Assistant Director

7 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia ACT Government Full time
Closes: 07 January 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C

Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation

Position No: 15361

Directorate: City and Environment

Advertised (Gazettal date): 24 December 2025

Contact Officer: Shannon Rowe on or

Details: Applications are sought from a highly motivated individual, who is organised and works well under pressure to fill the role of Assistant Director within the Policy, Planning and Built Environment Group (the Group). The Assistant Director is part of the executive support team providing high level organisation and administrative support to the Group.

The role requires a self-motivated, detail-oriented person with strong time management and effective organisation skills, with the ability to think laterally, work under pressure and achieve deadlines in an environment of competing priorities.

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:

  • Experience in a similar role, and an understanding of ACT Government business and administrative processes will be highly regarded.

Notes: This position is available from 1 February 2026. 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 in a workplace designated for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply:

Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include:

  • A two-page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria within the Position Description.
  • A curriculum vitae including the contact details of at least two referees.

Applications should be submitted .

City and Environment

City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.

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This position is available from 1 February 2026.

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