Closes: 21 October 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 65012
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 07 October 2026
Contact Officer: Fiona McDonald on [email protected] or (02) 5124 0775

Details: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to provide policy leadership and advice on palliative and end-of-life care in the ACT. Working within the Ageing and End-of-Life Policy team, the position supports the development of policies, programs and strategic initiatives that strengthen palliative care and improve outcomes for people with life-limiting illness and their families.

The role leads policy development, research and analysis, and contributes to the design and implementation of initiatives that support equitable, high-quality palliative care. It also involves preparing high-quality briefings, correspondence, reports and other written advice to support informed decision-making.

Success in this role requires strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across ACT Government directorates, health services, community organisations and other jurisdictions. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful health policy reform and improve palliative and end-of-life care outcomes for the ACT community through evidence-based policy development and partnership.

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:

- Demonstrated experience in health policy, program delivery or service planning, preferably in palliative care, ageing, end-of-life care, or a related health sector.
- Prior to commencement, the successful candidate may be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of 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 two-page written response addressing your ability to meet the criteria under 'What you require' section outlined in the attached Position Description, and your current curriculum vitae and contact details of referees.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the effective 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 for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.

📌 Assistant Director, Ageing and End of Life Policy | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
📍 Canberra