Closes: 30 September 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation

Position No: 55628

Directorate: Health and Community Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 September 2026

Contact Officer: Amy Pedley on [email protected] or (02) 5124 7897

Details: Are you a strategic communicator who is passionate about making a difference in the community? Join the Strategic Communications team and help shape how health programs, policies and services are communicated and delivered across Canberra.

The Strategic Communications team provides expert communications, campaigns and community engagement advice that places the community at the heart of decision-making. Working within the Whole of Government Communications and Engagement Framework, the team develops and delivers evidence-based communication and engagement strategies that improve health and wellbeing outcomes for Canberrans.

As Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement, you will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of integrated communications, campaigns and engagement initiatives that support government and organisational priorities. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders, subject matter experts, multidisciplinary teams and Ministerial offices to deliver high-quality projects that raise awareness, inspire action and drive positive behavioural and perception change.

This role requires a robust audience-first mindset, using research, insights and evaluation to ensure the right information reaches the right audience at the right time.



You will provide strategic advice, build effective partnerships, and maintain a strong client service focus while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

You will contribute to continuous improvement through the use of data, feedback and research, while ensuring activities align with whole-of-government policies, procedures and communications plans. The role also provides communications and online services support to the Public Information Coordination Centre during Territory emergencies and may include the supervision of staff.

Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

- Relevant tertiary education qualifications such as in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies and/or Public Relations is highly desirable.

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This is a temporary position available immediately until 4 March 2027 with the possibility of extension (not exceeding 12 months) and/or permanency. A merit pool or merit list will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please submit a one-page statement of claims outlining how your skills and experience meet the Selection Criteria. Please also attach your curriculum vitae/resume and contact details for two current referees. See the attached Position Description for more information about the role.

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 immediately until 4 March 2027 with the possibility of extension (not exceeding 12 months) and/or permanency.

📌 Assistant Director - Communications and Engagement | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra