Assistant Director

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia ACT Government Full time

Do you want to help make Canberra a better place to live? Are you interested in implementing change? Do you want to help raise the quality of building in the ACT? This might be the opportunity for you.


Access Canberra is looking for a courageous leader who can motivate their people to achieve successful regulatory outcomes for building and planning in the ACT.

You will have excellent writing skills, attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to understand and interpret government legislation and technical building codes.

To succeed in this role, you will need proven leadership and management skills with the ability to oversee complex cases and projects.

You will provide strategic, evidence-based advice and direction to your staff and supervisors.

You will have a deep understanding of regulatory regimes, regulatory practice and the reading, interpretation, and implementation of legislative instruments.

Most importantly you will build trusting professional relationships and develop the skill and knowledge of your staff to ensure they are a high performing regulatory team.


You will have a great team to work with and support you in one of the most diverse and interesting agencies in the ACT Government.

If you are up for a professional challenge in an environment that will support your growth and development as a regulator then this is the role for you.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Highly desirable:
Relevant qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework that is a certificate IV or higher or experience in one or more of the following disciplines:

  • Building, planning or construction; and/or
  • Auditing, building, building surveying, building assessor, works assessor, energy assessment, or land management; and/or
  • Law enforcement or regulatory area which provides technical direction to teams undertaking audits and/or investigations.

Mandatory:
Possession of a current driver's licence at C class or above.

How to Apply:

If you think you're up for it, send us your curriculum vitae including the details of two referees and a two-page pitch on why you think you're the best person for this position outlining your experience and/or abilities against the key areas of skills, knowledge and behaviour as outlined in the Position Description.

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