Closes: 25 August 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 52632
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 18 August 2026
Contact Officer: Ian Phillips on [email protected] or (02) 6205 1225

Details: The Insurance Team within the City and Environment Directorate provides strategic leadership and expert advice on the Directorate’s insurance portfolio and insurable asset risk exposures. The Directorate is seeking to fill the permanent full time position of Director Insurance at the SOGB level.

As Director Insurance, you will provide leadership for the Directorate’s insurance strategy and governance framework, ensuring the effective management of insurable risks across a diverse asset portfolio. You will deliver high-level strategic advice to senior executives and stakeholders on insurance and asset risk exposure, while overseeing the Directorate’s approach to insurance claims governance, premium management, and insurer engagement. The role is pivotal in driving a proactive and risk-informed approach to protecting the Directorate’s assets, services, and long-term interests.

Further details of the position can be found in the Position Description.

The City and Environment Directorate 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, veterans, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

The advertised position is available for immediate commencement (or as soon as available)



and will fill a permanent SOGB vacancy.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Highly Desirable:

- Previous experience (or strong knowledge) of at least three years in the application of insurance practices, particularly ACTPS related experience is highly desirable.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in public policy, law, public sector administration, business or corporate management or a related field are highly desirable.

Note: A merit pool of suitable applicants who are not selected for the advertised position will be established and may be used to fill future permanent or temporary vacancies over the following 12 months. Applicants who do not wish to be included in the merit pool should advise the contact officer.

The position may also be subject to a period of probation.

How to Apply: The online application form requires a written response addressing the Selection Criteria in the Position Description (two pages maximum) and a resume/Curriculum Vitae.

For further information about the role, please contact Ian Phillips on 02 6205 1225 or [email protected].

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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📌 Director Insurance | Full-time Permanent (Canberra)
🏢 City and Environment
📍 Canberra