Closes: 01 October 2026

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

Position No: 72359

Directorate: Digital Canberra

Advertised (Gazettal date): 24 September 2026

Contact Officer: Lora Krile on [email protected] or (02) 6207 0771

Details: Digital Canberra is looking for a motivated change and communications professional to join the Transition Team. In this role, you'll help plan and deliver communication, engagement and change activities that support workforce transition, organisational change and future transformation initiatives.

Working with stakeholders across government, you will develop communications, facilitate engagement activities, support consultation processes and help ensure employees and leaders are informed, supported and engaged. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the establishment of Digital Canberra and help shape its future direction.

What we're looking for

We're seeking a highly capable change and communications professional with:

- Experience in change management, communications, stakeholder engagement or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging and accessible content.
- Experience supporting organisational change, workforce transition, consultation or engagement activities.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation and relationship management skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a dynamic setting.
- Sound judgement, initiative and attention to detail.

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 ACT Public Service (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: Qualifications in change management and or a communications discipline are highly desirable

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 December 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to apply: Submit a copy of your curriculum vitae and a two-page pitch that addresses the “What You Require” section of the Position Description.

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 31 December 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

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