Closes: 04 September 2026

Classification: Adviser Level 2/Senior Adviser Level 1 Salary: $116,592 - $153,603 plus 7% allowance and superannuation

Position No: 44862, several

Directorate: ACT Executive

Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 August 2026

Contact Officer: BrandonH Lee on [email protected]

Details: Minister Tough is seeking two motivated policy advisers to join a newly established ministerial office.

These positions offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to Government’s priorities across the following portfolio areas:

- Human Rights
- Corrections
- Community Services
- Women, Seniors and Veterans
- Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

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 ACT Public Service (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:

- Under broad direction, analyse policy issues and advice for the Minister consistent with the government’s direction, and identify political issues.
- Develop, manage and provide advice on relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including in government, community sector and the wider community.
- Prepare high quality written documents in a variety of forms including advice, correspondence and speeches.
- Work collaboratively with other ministerial offices and the ACT Public Service to progress policy development and implementation.




- Support parliamentary business, including Question Time, Estimates, committee matters and legislative processes.
- Manage competing priorities and respond effectively in a fast-paced and politically sensitive environment.
- Contribute to a positive and inclusive work setting and culture where all staff are valued and respected.

Notes: There are two permanent full-time positions available. This position will be filled at either the Adviser Level 2 or Senior Adviser Level 1 classification, dependent on the skills and experience of the successful applicant. How to apply: Please submit a one-page cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact details for two referees to [email protected] by 11:59pm, Friday 4 September.

The successful candidate will be engaged under a Legislative Assembly Members’ Staff contract, and other terms and conditions of employment are governed by the ACT Legislative Assembly Members’ Staff Enterprise Agreement 2023 - 2026.

It is not a public service position.

Applications should be submitted directly to [email protected].

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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There are two permanent full-time positions available.

Career interest categories:

Executive and Statutory Offices

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