Policy Officer

6 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia ACT Government Full time
Closes: 28 January 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5/6

Salary: $95,722 - $116,592 plus superannuation

Position No: 70587, several

Directorate: City and Environment

Advertised (Gazettal date): 07 January 2026

Contact Officer: Ahror Hamraev on or

Details: Interested in housing policy? Want to improve affordable housing in the ACT? We are looking for capable and driven individuals to be part of a small team that manages programs and provides policy development and strategic advice on multiple housing policy issues.

To be a strong contender for this role you will be a strong written and oral communicator, bring demonstrated experience working as part of a team, and be a strategic thinker who can take the initiative in analysing and advising on complex issues across the housing spectrum.

You will work in a small dynamic team environment, where multi-tasking is necessary. Under limited direction, you will be required to develop housing policy, manage affordable housing programs, undertake analysis and develop clear advice to senior executives and Government. You will need to exercise resilience, initiative and flexibility, have excellent attention to detail.

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 ACT Public Service (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.

Notes: There are two permanent and one temporary full-time positions available. The temporary position is available from 02 February 2026 until 31 July 2026 with the possibility of extension.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

This position is based in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

The Affordable Housing Policy Coordination Team will likely be moving to the Homes and Land Supply Branch within the Policy, Planning and Built Environment Division of the City and Environment Directorate in early 2026. The functions of the position and team are likely to remain consistent.

How to apply: Applicants are required to submit:

  • A two-page pitch (maximum) outlining their suitability for the position, including direct claims and evidence in response to each of the Selection Criteria. Each Selection Criterion can be addressed either in individual sections or dispersed throughout the pitch.
  • A current curriculum vitae.
  • Contact details of two referees who can verify your claims for the position.

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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There are two permanent and one temporary full-time positions available. The temporary position is available from 02 February 2026 until 31 July 2026 with the possibility of extension.

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