Senior Director | Full-time Temporary

Closes: 17 August 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 18350
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 August 2026
Contact Officer: Ellen Lukins on Ellen.Lukins@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 3874

Details: An opportunity exists for an experienced senior leader to undertake the role of Senior Director, Workplace Legislation and Policy. The position will lead the delivery of key Government priorities, including progressing work in support of the Government’s response to the Assembly Inquiry into Insurance Costs in the ACT, implementation of reforms under the model work health and safety laws, engagement with stakeholders, and provision of high-level policy advice to Ministers and senior executives.

We are seeking a collaborative and resilient leader with demonstrated experience in complex policy development, stakeholder engagement and team leadership. The successful candidate will guide a small, high-performing team through a busy period delivering on multiple strategic priorities.

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.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Qualifications and/or experience in law, industrial relations or workplace safety would be highly valued.

Note: This is a temporary position available for four weeks from 24 August 2026, with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

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

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit a curriculum vitae, a one-page pitch addressing the role capabilities and contact 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 for four weeks from 24 August 2026, with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.