Closes: 28 August 2026

Classification: Senior Adviser Level 1 Salary: $136,873 - $153,603 plus superannuation

Position No: 36681

Directorate: ACT Executive

Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 August 2026

Contact Officer: Kahlia Smith on [email protected] or (02) 6205 0195

Details: Ms Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Education, is seeking an experienced policy adviser in the education portfolio.

Reporting to the Minister’s Chief of Staff, the Senior Adviser will provide high level policy, analytical and strategic political advice on education policies and programs.

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.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

- Providing advice, briefings, speeches and other outputs for the Minister as required.
- Analysing and reviewing complex policy issues and assisting the Minister with issues management as directed.
- Working closely with other policy advisers, media advisers and the Chief of Staff to support and provide input into longer term planning,



strategy development, and policy review for the Minister.
- Developing strong stakeholder relationships relevant to the education portfolio.
- Working collaboratively with other Ministerial offices and the ACT public service to support policy development and delivery of ACT Government priorities.
- Contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment and culture where all staff are valued and respected.
- Other duties as directed.

How to Apply: Applications addressing the position requirements within the attached Position Description, including a curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees, should be sent to [email protected] by COB (5:00pm) on 28 August 2026. Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the productive 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.

Career interest categories:

Administration and Governance

Leaders and Senior Management

Policy, Programs and Projects

📌 Senior Adviser | Full-time Permanent (Canberra)
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