Details: The Climate Change, Energy and Waste branch is currently seeking a skilled Senior Policy Officer to support the delivery of the ACT Government's waste program, including the implementation of the ACT Circular Economy Strategy and Action Plan 2023-2030. The Senior Policy Officer will support the team to deliver key waste policy projects. The primary responsibilities for this position include waste research and analysis, to provide recommendations into policy development. The role may also involve drafting correspondence, responding to inquiries and investigations, managing papers from working groups, preparation of briefing papers and other administrative tasks.
Key skills required to be successful in this role include critical thinking to develop solutions to complex issues, stakeholder engagement, communication, attention to detail and ability to draft and prepare various government documents and correspondence.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 1 October 2026 to 13 December 2026. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
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 1 October 2026 to 13 December 2026. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
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📌 Senior Policy Officer | Full-time Temporary (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Capital Territory
📍 Canberra
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