Closes: 04 September 2026

Classification: Adviser Level 1 Salary: $82,377 - $102,185 plus 7% allowance plus superannuation

Position No: 49718

Directorate: ACT Executive

Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 August 2026

Contact Officer: BrandonH Lee on [email protected] or (02) 6205 0011

Details: Minister Tough is seeking an Office Manager to join her Ministerial Office. The Office Manager is responsible for the smooth management of the Minister’s Office with a primary focus on diary and schedule management, effective office systems and high-quality service to stakeholders and the community, as well as constituent case management work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive setting 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:

- Providing high level administrative support to the Minister’s Office and office staff.
- Providing first point of contact for the office, including for telephone enquiries and to meet and greet visitors.
- Assisting in the running of the office, including answering the office phone and managing emails and correspondence as required.
- Managing,



co-ordinating and negotiating the Minister’s diary scheduling.
- Coordinating and managing a range of office processes with limited supervision.
- Coordinating the Minister’s event and travel arrangements and coordinating travel arrangements for other staff as required.
- Liaising with constituents, senior public servants, MLA and Minister’s offices and other stakeholders as required.
- Other duties as directed.

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 2026. 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 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.

Career interest categories:

Executive and Statutory Offices

📌 Office Manager | Full-time Permanent (Canberra)
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