Assistant Director Ministerial Support | Full-time Temporary

Closes: 02 September 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 72297
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 26 August 2026
Contact Officer: Emma Burn on Emma.Burn@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 6869

Details: Are you a strategic thinker with a sharp eye for quality and a passion for building organisational capability? Do you thrive in environments where your expertise can influence outcomes, improve performance and strengthen services to government.

We are seeking an Assistant Director, Ministerial Support to join a newly established surge initiative focused on uplifting the quality, consistency and effectiveness of ministerial services across the Directorate.

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in strengthening how we support the Minister, working at the centre of ministerial business to drive quality assurance, build capability and embed best-practice approaches across the organisation.

Working closely with senior leaders, executive officers and stakeholders across the Directorate, you will lead efforts to improve the quality of ministerial briefs, correspondence and submissions, ensuring products provided to the Minister's Office meet the highest standards and are delivered within timeframes. You will provide expert advice, coaching and practical support to business areas, helping to build confidence and capability in ministerial processes while fostering a culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Highly Desirable

• Demonstrated understanding of ministerial business processes and the operations of a Minister's Office, including the preparation, coordination and management of ministerial briefs, correspondence and submissions.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three months with possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: To be considered for this opportunity, please provide:

• A current Curriculum Vitae; and
• A pitch (maximum two pages) telling us:
  • why you're interested in the role;
  • what skills, experience and strengths you would bring to the team; and
  • how your experience has prepared you to support and improve the delivery of high-quality ministerial services.
• Details of two referees

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three months with possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.