Closes: 26 November 2025
Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $169,551 plus superannuation
Position No: 54371
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 November 2025
Contact Officer: Stuart Jeffress on stuart.jeffress@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 8082
Details: We are seeking a Senior Director to lead our Events and Community Engagement team at the National Arboretum Canberra and Stromlo Forest Park. In this role you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight, driving exceptional visitor experiences, innovative events, and solid community partnerships. This is a rare opportunity to shape visitor experiences, lead energetic teams, and work across two of Canberra’s most iconic destinations.
Based at the National Arboretum Canberra, this temporary, full-time role includes some after-hours and weekend work.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
- Driver’s License is essential.
- First Aid certificate is desirable.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 15 December 2025 to 02 March 2026. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. Duties may include some after hours and weekend work.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to apply: Please provide:
- A maximum two-page pitch detailing your demonstrated experience and skills relevant to the Selection Criteria that are outlined in the 'What You Require' section of the Position Description.
- A current curriculum vitae.
Applications should be submitted .
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Note
This is a temporary position available from 15 December 2025 to 02 March 2026. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.