Closes: 25 September 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 3

Salary: $78,755 - $84,284 plus superannuation

Position No: 72344

Directorate: Education

Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 September 2026

Contact Officer: Peter Teo on [email protected] or (02) 6205 7231

Details: The Head Start Program provides senior secondary school students with the opportunity to undertake an Australian School-based Apprenticeship (ASbA) while completing their ACT Senior Secondary Certificate. Head Start students are provided with personalised career education and mentoring throughout the program, and employers receive coaching and support to ensure students get high quality on-job learning in a safe and secure working environment. Head Start students are carefully matched with employers in occupation areas that align with job demand and/or growth in our region, and the Head Start team works with local employers to strengthen school to industry partnerships.

We also support Vocational Education and Training (VET) in secondary schools, career education, and student transitions, focusing on designing, developing, and implementing improved programs and processes for ACT school communities.

The Head Start Engagement and Coordination Officer will be a key member of the VET in Schools team within the Education Support Office.

You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with ACT public schools, students and their families, employers, registered training providers, and a range of service providers as required, to support engagement and positive outcomes for students participating in the program. You will also support the VET in Schools team who is responsible for the growth of ASbAs more broadly in ACT schools, through a continuous improvement lens. This may include provision of advice and support to existing ASbAs and VET in Schools programs across ACT public schools.





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 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:

Requirements of the role

- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
- Driver’s licence, class C.

Desirable:
- Demonstrated knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of Australian School-Based Apprenticeships (ASbAs) in the ACT. This includes an understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, stakeholder responsibilities, training contract arrangements, and compliance obligations to support the successful participation of students in the Head Start program.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams, and the ability to use business systems such as Open Context Manager (TRIM) and databases to support program administration and reporting.

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This is a temporary position available 4 January 2027 until 3 January 2028 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. 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. A mixture of office-based and versatile conditions applies to this position.

How to Apply: Please submit:

- Your response of no more than two pages addressing the Professional, Technical and Behavioural Capabilities considering the position overview. Please provide evidence of your suitability for the role by including examples that clearly demonstrate your relevant Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural capabilities as required.
- Your current curriculum vitae and names of two referees.

Applications should be submitted .

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

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 4 January 2027 until 3 January 2028 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

📌 Head Start Engagement and Coordination Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 Education
📍 Canberra