Closes: 28 September 2026

Classification: Assistant Director (EGC Secretariat) Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation

Position No: 26550

Directorate: Education

Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 September 2026

Contact Officer: Genevra Donne on [email protected] or (02) 6205 4277

Details: We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and high-performing skilled to join our team as Secretariat to the Education Directorate’s peak governance committee.

As Secretariat, you will become part of a supportive and inclusive culture of passionate professionals. You will expand your network by building productive relationships across all levels and areas of the Directorate, gaining unique exposure to the breadth of work in the ACT education system.

In this role, you will work at the centre of executive decision-making, providing high-quality secretariat and governance support to senior committees and executive leaders.

As a valued member of a supportive and collaborative team, you will play a key role in coordinating committee activities, supporting senior executives, and fostering strong governance practices across the Directorate.

We are seeking a senior officer with strong secretariat, coordination and stakeholder management skills, a proven ability to provide high-level executive support, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.

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:

- High-level secretariat experience in the public sector would be highly desirable.





Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until January 2027.Selection may be made based on application and referee reports only. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. A merit pool may be established from this process and used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position operates under a flexible, hybrid work arrangement that includes working from home and Education Offices. Education Offices are designed for activity-based working and officers do not have designated workstations/desks. The Secretariat is required to organise and attend committee meetings (in-person).

How to Apply:

- A pitch (maximum two pages) telling us:
- why you're interested in the role
- what Skills, Experience and Strengths you would bring to the team, and
- how your experience has prepared you to deliver high-quality secretariat services.

- A current curriculum vitae; and
- Details of two referees, including your most recent supervisor

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 January 2027.Selection may be made based on application and referee reports only. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

📌 Assistant Director (EGC Secretariat) | Full-time Temporary (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra