Closes: 21 September 2026

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

Position No: 47900

Directorate: Justice and Community Safety

Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 September 2026

Contact Officer: Lauren Callow on [email protected] or (02) 6213 0762

Details: The Governance and Business Improvement Branch has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fulfil the role of Audit Secretariat and Assurance Officer. Working closely with the Assistant Director, Internal Audit, the Audit Secretariat and Assurance Officer supports the Audit and Risk Committee to effectively deliver its independent advice and assurance to the Director-General. The position also assists in the delivery of internal compliance and assurance reviews.

The successful applicant will need to develop and foster effective working relationships across the directorate, including with members of the executive and Audit and Risk Committee. The position will suit a professional and well organised individual who has the ability to work flexibly, show initiative and manage a range of competing priorities under limited direction.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

- Knowledge, experience and qualifications relevant to an internal audit role will be highly regarded but are not essential.
- To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
- If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 02 April 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.



An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

This position is in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk.

Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

How to apply: Applicants are required to submit a personal pitch (of no more than two pages) addressing both the Professional/Technical Skill and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities outlined under the "What you require" section of the Position Description. Specific examples should be provided using the STAR method where appropriate.

Applicants should also provide a current curriculum vitae with details of two referees (one of which must be your current supervisor/manager).

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.

Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 02 April 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

📌 Audit Secretariat and Assurance Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra