Policy Officer

10 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia ACT Government Full time $125,344 - $134,527 per year
Closes: 25 November 2025

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C

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

Position No: 02388

Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development

Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 November 2025

Contact Officer: Angela Lee on or

Details: Are you a well organised strategic thinker? Join a purpose-driven team passionate about the work we do. Skills Canberra is looking for an interdisciplinary-minded individual to join the Strategy, Policy and Insights team, which plays a central role in implementing National Skills Agreement initiatives and advancing the ACT Government's skills and workforce agenda.

The Policy Officer will collaborate closely with all Skills Canberra teams to deliver timely, high-quality information and advice to the Branch, Directorate, and Minister. In this role you will manage Vocational Education and Training (VET) related reporting commitments to the ACT Legislative Assembly and Cabinet and oversee Skills Canberra's participation in both national and ACT-level VET-related committees.

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.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 3 April 2026 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply:

Please submit:

  • A two-page pitch outlining your suitability for the role with reference to the Professional/Technical Skills and Behavioural Capabilities outlined in the Position Description.
  • Your curriculum vitae with contact details of two referees, including your current or most recent Supervisor/Manager.

Applications should be submitted .

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This is a temporary position available immediately until 3 April 2026 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

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