Closes: 28 September 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5 Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation

Position No: 63256

Directorate: Justice and Community Safety

Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 September 2026

Contact Officer: BrettD Jackson on [email protected] or (02) 6205 8106

Details: Do you thrive on helping senior leaders succeed? Are you highly organised, proactive and known for getting the details right?

If so, we want to hear from you!

The ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the ACAT President and Registrar. This is a unique opportunity to support the President and Registrar of ACAT, playing a key role in the delivery of services that provide quick, simple and inexpensive access to justice for the ACT community.

ACAT is a fast-paced and dynamic environment, delivering high-quality tribunal services to the ACT community. As Executive Assistant, you will play a critical role in ensuring our senior leaders can focus on delivering those services. From managing competing priorities and coordinating complex schedules to preparing correspondence and supporting key projects, you will be trusted to keep things running smoothly.

You will join a professional and supportive team that is passionate about delivering excellent service and continuously improving the experience of tribunal users.

We're looking for someone who:

- Enjoys working closely with senior executives and anticipating their needs.
- Takes pride in producing high-quality work and getting the details right.
- Is exceptionally organised and able to manage competing priorities with confidence.
- Builds positive working relationships and communicates effectively with people at all levels.
- Demonstrates initiative, discretion, professionalism and resilience.





We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspective 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, young and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. At ACAT, you'll be part of a team that helps make justice accessible, fair and efficient for the ACT community. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, work closely with senior leaders and contribute to meaningful outcomes in a unique and rewarding workplace.

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding administrative role where your work makes a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Due to the operational requirements, hybrid working arrangements are not suitable for this position.

How to Apply: Please supply -

- A curriculum vitae
- Details of two referees (one of which much be your current supervisor/manager)
- A written response (of no more than two pages) addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities identified in the Position Description.

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.

📌 Executive Assistant to the ACAT President and ACAT Registrar | Full-time Permanent (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra