Director Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Details: The Policy, Planning and Built Environment Group is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Director within the Policy, Legislation and Housing Branch.
As a Director in PLH you will be a highly motivated and outcomes focused leader with a proven ability to manage a project through to delivery and implementation. You will have the ability to understand and work within a government policy, legislative and operating context, be innovative and achieve results. An understanding of policy, legislation, and regulation and the proven ability to lead teams to deliver end to end projects and / or programs is essential.
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:
- Relevant tertiary qualification (such as law, economics, innovation, public policy, project or change management) or other qualifications and experience deemed equivalent would be beneficial.
- Experience in the application of legislation, regulation, policy frameworks, procedures, or guidelines would be beneficial.
- Experience in leading procurements and contract management would be beneficial.
Notes: This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 month with the possibility of permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 12 months. This position is located in a workplace designated for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .
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This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 month with the possibility of permanency.
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Director | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency Senior Officer Grade B ($149,172 - $167,151) | PN07941, Several City and Environment Closes: 16 November 2026 View details ➜ in Canberra employer: ACT
The ACT Audit Office is an exceptional employer that prioritises work-life balance and professional growth, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements to accommodate personal commitments. Employees benefit from comprehensive training, ongoing development opportunities, and support for professional memberships and study assistance, all within a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diverse perspectives and integrity.
