Assistant Director, Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Office | Full-time Permanent

Closes: 28 August 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 54044
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 07 August 2026
Contact Officer: Rachel Grant on Rachel.Grant@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 0353

Details: The Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is seeking an Assistant Director to join the Strategy and Policy team within the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Office.

The Assistant Director plays a key role in advancing community-led approaches to preventing and responding to domestic, family and sexual violence affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the ACT.

The role supports implementation of The Long Yarn report, the ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036 and First Action Plan 2026-2028, as well as providing advice on the ACT’s commitments under the Our Ways – Strong Ways – Our Voices: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan to End Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence 2026–2036, as aligned with the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement 2019-2028.

The successful applicant will develop and provide strategic, policy and governance advice to the ACT Government on improving responses in relation to domestic, family and sexual violence. The role is responsible for building and maintaining strong partnerships with communities, representative bodies and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to support the delivery of strategic priorities and government commitments.

The role works closely with the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisory group to support effective governance, community engagement and collaboration.

Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• This is an identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience, and cultural capability is considered essential and confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested.
• Tertiary qualifications in, or significant study towards qualifications in a relevant human services/ government/law/public policy are desirable but not essential.
• This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
• This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

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

How to Apply: Applicants should submit a statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how their experience, skills and knowledge will enable them to undertake the role in relation to the "What You Require" capabilities listed on the Position Description.

Please also submit a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor.

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.

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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This position is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.