Senior Director

2 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia ACT Government Full time $169,551 per year
Closes: 17 November 2025

Classification: Senior Officer Grade A

Salary: $169,551 plus superannuation

Position No: 07781

Directorate: Health and Community Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 November 2025

Contact Officer: Penny Shields on or

Details: The Senior Director for Portfolio Planning and Alignment leads operational responsibilities of the Portfolio Planning and Alignment team to strategically manage the public housing portfolio; the position plays a significant role in contributing to the development of the annual capital program in the context of the ACT Housing Strategy and Growing and Renewing Public Housing. The position works closely with various teams throughout the Division to ensure the portfolio aligns to the needs of current and future tenants. The position is often required to assess complex situations quickly and involve multiple stakeholders to determine suitable resolutions.

The suitable applicant will be expected to demonstrate senior management and leaderships capabilities and have the ability to think strategically in an operational environment and possess well developed interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Position Description.

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 contract management, TRIM records management system, Governance and project management is highly desirable.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based off application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please provide a two-page pitch highlighting how your current Skills and Experience align with the Selection Criteria for this role. Please also include a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

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 for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

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