Closes: 08 October 2026

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

Position No: 72447

Directorate: Education

Advertised (Gazettal date): 24 September 2026

Contact Officer: Adam George on [email protected]

Details: The Director, Projects and Governance provides strategic leadership for governance, program management, implementation assurance and performance reporting activities within the Student Behaviour Support Team. The role is responsible for establishing and maintaining robust governance frameworks, overseeing risk management processes, and ensuring compliance with Commonwealth reporting and accountability requirements. The Director provides high-quality strategic advice to senior executives and supports informed decision-making through the delivery of executive briefings, submissions and other key documentation.

Working across complex projects and reform initiatives, the Director leads the development of program logic, outcomes frameworks and evaluation readiness activities to ensure programs are designed, delivered and assessed in a structured and evidence-informed manner. The role provides oversight of implementation progress, monitors risks and issues, and drives continuous improvement through effective performance monitoring, reporting and assurance processes. The Director also plays a key role in supporting the design, implementation and governance of trial initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and intended outcomes.

The role requires robust project and program management expertise, highly developed analytical and communication skills,



and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across government, education settings and partner organisations. The Director is expected to foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and evidence-informed practice to enhance outcomes for students, schools and the broader ACT education community.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 18 July 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.

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.

How to apply: Please submit a response to the Selection Criteria (maximum three pages), a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

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 18 July 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.

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