We are on the lookout for a hardworking Senior Officer Grade A to join our incredible team at ACT Government in Australian Capital Territory.
Growing your career as a Full Time Senior Officer Grade A is a terrific opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, communication and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Senior Officer Grade A at ACT Government today!

Closes: 20 April 2023

Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $157,201 plus superannuation
Position No: 56952
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 April 2023
Contact Officer: Jodie Griffiths-Cook on View email address on jobs.act.gov.au or Show phone number

Details: Are you looking for a challenging role in a dynamic multi-faceted work environment? If so, look no further!

The ACT Public Advocate (who is also the ACT Children and Young People Commissioner) is seeking a passionate, highly motivated, and well organised person with demonstrated leadership and management skills to head up her public advocacy team.

The Public Advocate has legislative responsibility for protecting and promoting the rights and interests of people in the ACT who are experiencing vulnerability. Some of these functions are specific to children and young people, and others encompass people with complex disability needs, including older persons and those with mental health conditions and/or forensic patients.

The Senior Director,



Public Advocacy works alongside the Public Advocate to lead and manage the activities of a team of staff who operationalise the Public Advocate’s functions by seeking to ensure that the services and systems that support persons experiencing vulnerability do so in a way that assures their safety and wellbeing, while being appropriately cognisant of their rights.

The Senior Director, Public Advocacy has significant decision-making autonomy within agreed parameters and has strategic responsibility for providing high-level legal policy advice and representation (as required) on behalf of and to the Public Advocate, the public advocacy team, and within the broader Human Rights Commission.

The Senior Director, Public Advocacy also has primary responsibility for management of the team’s human resources and supports the Public Advocate in managing financial resources.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

- Tertiary qualifications in relevant disciplines (e.g., law, social work, psychology, mental health, youthwork, etc) are highly desirable but not a requirement.
- Driver’s licence C Class is desirable.
- This position does require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Notes: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Perks of working as a Senior Officer Grade A in Australian Capital Territory:

● Excellent benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Competitive salary

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