Assistant Director, Sector Development

Closes: 25 August 2025

Classification:
Senior Officer Grade C

Salary:
$125,344 - $134,527 plus superannuation

Position No:
49398

Directorate:
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development

Advertised (Gazettal date):
11 August 2025

Contact Officer:
Michelle Fulton on or

Details
: Business, Communications and Engagement (BCE) is seeking a dynamic and suitably qualified professional to support the ACT Government in driving economic diversification, strengthening the ACT economy, and fostering a vibrant, inclusive community that attracts and retains talent in our city.

As part of the
Sector Development
team, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering programs that support small and medium enterprises, entrepreneurs, start-ups, scale-ups, social enterprises, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. Your work will contribute directly to accelerating growth and diversification across priority sectors of the economy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement initiatives that support business growth and innovation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen Canberra's enterprise business ecosystem.
• Facilitate programs that promote diversity, inclusion, and sustainability in economic development.
• Contribute to strategic planning and policy development aligned with ACT Government priorities.

What We're Looking For
We're seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join our friendly, and high-performing team, contributing to the delivery of the ACT Government's long-term economic development priorities. We are keen to build our capability and are particularly interested in candidates with relevant industry experience and a strong understanding of the ACT's priority sectors. Expertise in areas such as quantum technologies, space, cyber security, defence, creative industries (including digital and screen) and other critical technologies will be well regarded.

The ideal candidate will bring strong policy, research, and analytical capabilities to support informed decision-making. Exceptional communication skills - both verbal and written - are essential, particularly the ability to prepare and coordinate complex submissions, briefs, and correspondence. You'll be comfortable engaging with technical detail while maintaining a clear focus on the priorities of industry and government. Your ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels will ensure that key issues are addressed and communicated succinctly to Senior Executives and Ministers.

At BCE, we foster a culture that supports individual success, encourages innovative thinking, and prioritises continuous improvement. We offer learning and development opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:
Experience in leading and motivating teams to achieve high-quality outcomes, along with a background in contract management, is highly desirable.

Notes:
This is a temporary position available immediately until 9 January 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

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.

This position will operate within flexible/hybrid working arrangements. This may include working from home.

How to Apply:
If the above role interests you, please provide a pitch of no more than two pages responding to the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

To find out more, please contact Michelle Fulton, Director, Sector Development, at

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button below.
Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 9 January 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.