(High Salary) Senior Director, Culture and Capability | Full-time Temporary

2 days ago


Canberra, Australia Australian Capital Territory Full time

Senior Director, Culture and Capability

Details: Lead the development of strategic initiatives that build organisational capability and promote the inclusive workplace culture we all want to be a part of

This role leads a team supporting the Directorate’s workforce of approximately 1,500 staff on matters relating to learning and development, workforce culture, diversity and inclusion and workforce data insights.

To be a strong contender for this role you will be a strategic thinker with sound stakeholder management and communication skills, and an ability to take a risk-based, pragmatic approach and to drive key strategic initiatives.

You will design and deliver a range of projects, programs and initiatives that contribute to organisational and whole of government priorities. You will be supported to work flexibly, with the expectation that you work in the office up to two days a week, on days of your choice having regard for operational requirements and will be surrounded by a great team.

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:

- Qualifications in a Human Resources and/or Organisational Development discipline will be well regarded

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 28 February 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months.

This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. An order of merit may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please submit no more than a two-page written response addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description, along with a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 28 February 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

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