Closes: 28 September 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation

Position No: 05752

Directorate: Worksafe ACT

Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 September 2026

Contact Officer: Lydia Somerville on [email protected] or (02) 6207 3987

Details: WorkSafe ACT is a fully independent office headed by the Work Health and Safety Commissioner. We protect workers and workplaces through compliance, enforcement, education, inspection and investigation.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader to fill the temporary position of Director, Systems and Capability within WorkSafe ACT.

The Director, Systems and Capability is responsible for leading a range of business support functions, including Salesforce administration, system enhancement, capability development and continuous improvement initiatives. The role provides strategic advice to senior leadership and oversees the development and support of ICT capabilities that enable WorkSafe ACT to achieve its operational and strategic objectives.

As a member of the broader Senior Leadership Team (SLT+), you will lead a small, high-performing team, build strong stakeholder relationships and drive innovative solutions that strengthen organisational capability and system performance.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and significant experience managing and enhancing business systems, particularly Salesforce. Experience delivering organisational capability initiatives and providing high-level strategic advice will be highly regarded.

If you are an experienced leader looking to contribute to a contemporary, intelligence-led regulator and make a meaningful impact on the delivery of public services, we encourage you to apply.

WorkSafe ACT supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people,



veterans and those who identify as LGBTIQA+ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

- Experience and/or knowledge of modern cloud-based technology platforms, particularly Salesforce and Objective, is highly desirable.
- Relevant qualifications in information technology, computer science, data science or a related field, and/or equivalent industry experience, are highly desirable.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 10 November 2026 Until 23 November 2027. Selection may be based on referee reports and written application only. A Merit Pool may be established from this process and may be used to fill substantially identical vacancies over the following 12 months. This position operates in an activity-based working environment. How to Apply: Applications should include a written pitch of no more than two pages demonstrating your skills and experience against the 'Ideal Candidate' section of the Position Description. Applicants should also provide a current curriculum vitae and contact details for at least two referees. Referee reports may be sought at a later stage.

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 from 10 November 2026 Until 23 November 2027. Selection may be based on referee reports and written application only.

📌 Director, Systems and Capability | Full-time Temporary (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra