Director Contracts and Grants Unit

7 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia ACT Government Full time $146,705 - $164,506 per year
Closes: 25 November 2025

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B

Salary: $146,705 - $164,506 plus superannuation

Position No: 11196

Directorate: Health and Community Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 18 November 2025

Contact Officer: Tania Weir on or

Details: The Health System Planning and Development Branch (HSPD) is a diverse, enthusiastic branch that collaborates with community partners and other government entities to plan for population demand and address community needs. We seek a motivated and experienced individual to join our dynamic team.

The successful person will provide high level leadership and advice to the Directorate on health-related contract management and grants administration processes for community sector investments. This includes continuous and strategic review of systems and processes and engaging with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the work of the Branch is responsive to the organisations and stakeholders' needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support a team of skilled officers in contract and grant administration.
  • Manage planning, tendering, contract formulation, and compliance for community sector investment.
  • Provide expert advice on legislation, policy frameworks, and strategic processes relating to procurement and grants.
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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:

  • Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

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

This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

How to Apply: Please submit your curriculum vitae with the contact details of two referees and a two-page pitch (size 12 font) addressing the Selection Criteria against the Position Description. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Applications should be submitted .

Health and Community Services

Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate.

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This is a temporary position available immediately until the end of January 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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