Closes: 10 September 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6 Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation

Position No: 67661

Directorate: Health and Community Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 August 2026

Contact Officer: Jake Docker on [email protected] or (02) 5124 5225

Details: As part of a high-quality end-of-life care system that respects dignity and supports families, the ACT Government is committed to ensuring voluntary assisted dying remains responsive to the needs of Canberrans.

The ACT Government is undertaking the next stage of work in voluntary assisted dying policy by considering what should happen if a person loses decision-making capacity after the final assessment stage of the voluntary assisted dying process. This issue is complex, sensitive and raises important human rights, legal and ethical questions.

To support this work, the Health and Community Services Directorate is seeking a Senior Project Officer to join a small project team delivering a citizens' jury, alongside a contracted external provider. The citizens' jury will bring together everyday Canberrans, supported by engagement with clinicians, legal experts,

consumers, carers and advocacy groups.

The successful candidate will have strong organisational, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate activities, manage competing priorities and contribute to project delivery under tight timeframes. Experience in policy, project or government environments will be highly regarded.

The role involves working with sensitive and potentially confronting subject matter and requires professionalism, resilience and a commitment to psychosocial safety.

Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. 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:

- The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Check. This role supports significant face-to-face activities.
- The role requires attendance in Canberra and will involve some out of hours or weekend work.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2028. A merit pool or merit list will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. How to apply: To apply, please submit a two-page pitch outlining your suitability for the role, including the Skills, Experience, Knowledge and Capabilities you would bring to the position. Please also provide a current curriculum vitae and the details of two referees.

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.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

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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This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2028.

📌 Senior Project Officer, Voluntary Assisted Dying Access and Capacity | Full-time Temporary (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra