Administration Officer | Full-time Permanent

Closes: 07 August 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation
Position No: 67026
Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 31 July 2026
Contact Officer: Michaelee Thornton on Michaelee.Thornton@act.gov.au or 0435843977

Details: We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administration Officer to provide administrative and operational support within the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Branch of the Infrastructure Canberra Directorate.

This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of branch activities, supporting WHS programs, governance processes, reporting requirements, and stakeholder engagement. Working in a dynamic project environment, you will contribute to the effective delivery of workplace health and safety initiatives that support project outcomes and organisational objectives.

Key duties include:

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the WHS Branch, including consultative meeting coordination and managing branch mailboxes and responding to routine enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain records, registers, databases, and filing systems in accordance with organisational policies and recordkeeping requirements.
• Assist with procurement, invoice processing, financial tracking, and resource coordination.
• Support the preparation and coordination of WHS reporting, audits, inspections, and compliance activities.

What we offer

• A hybrid working model that supports collaboration and flexibility
• A competitive salary and strong work–life balance initiatives
• The opportunity to work within a passionate and supportive team of WHS professionals

Apply now!

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

Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

How to Apply: Please submit no more than a two-page written response addressing why you are best suited for this position and your experience against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the Position Description, along with a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted .

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

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

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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