Policy And Project Officer

3 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Capital Territory Full time

Assistant Director – Inclusive Education Strategy

Closes: 09 October 2025

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $125,344 - $134,527 plus superannuation
Directorate: Education

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, highly organised with demonstrated experience in Government writing, managing and delivering projects and reporting on multiple bodies of work in the context of strengthening inclusive education for students with disability in ACT public schools. Ideally applicants will be able to demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues related to inclusive education and the delivery of education to children and young people with disability. They would also have demonstrated capacity to build relationships, be agile to respond to changing priorities and possess highly developed communication skills.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

- Work as part of a small team with responsibility for aligning, connecting and collaborating with strategic partners to help drive the vision and implementation of the Strategy.
- Design planning for the implementation of the Strategy and assist to develop Action Plans.
- Work collaboratively with other parts of the Strategic Policy branch and Directorate to ensure alignment of strategies, policies, and projects with a focus on achieving positive outcomes for children and young people from 0-18 years.
- Research, prepare and review comprehensive reports, advice and documentation for government and executive audiences, including policy and legislative analysis, cabinet submissions, project documentation and business cases.
- Represent the Directorate in working groups and forums, and liaise with internal and external partners and stakeholders as required to achieve positive progress towards the goals of the Strategy.

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:

- Demonstrated understanding of ACT public school contexts.
- Demonstrated project management experience.

How to Apply:

- Provide a response (of no more than two pages) addressing the ‘Professional and Technical Skills, and Knowledge’, and ‘Behaviour Capabilities’ requirements included in the Position Description.
- Provide a current curriculum vitae, and the contact details of two referees, preferably a recent manager.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button.

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