Closes: 13 October 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade A

Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation

Position No: 50924

Directorate: Justice and Community Safety

Advertised (Gazettal date): 08 October 2026

Contact Officer: Melissa Tierney on [email protected] or (02) 6205 3196

Details: The Chief Information Officer Branch (CIOB) works in partnership with business units and offices across the Justice and Community Safety (JACS) Directorate and the Digital Canberra (DCBR) Directorate to plan for and deliver digital and IT solutions for JACS.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the successful applicant will play a pivotal role in shaping and managing the proposed transition of JACS technology, contracts, projects and functions to DCBR and support the establishment of a new JACS Technology Branch in DCBR.

The Senior Director will manage a team who supports the strategic management of systems and technology to enable outcomes for Justice and Community Safety. CIOB provides directorate level assurance of ICT controls for systems, priority projects and IT service delivery to deliver maximise investment and mitigate risk. The Senior Director will provide high level advice and reporting to the executive and governance forums.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:





- AGSVA security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance.
- Relevant industry or tertiary qualifications and/or 10 years’ experience in the management and governance of an ICT portfolio of systems, IT Architecture, Information security and cyber is highly desirable.
- Driver’s licence is required.
- This position does not require a pre-employment medical
- This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Note: This is a temporary position available from 21 October 2026 for a period of up to three months with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

This position is in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk.

Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only.

Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing,



flexible start, and finish times.

How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit a one-page pitch addressing both the Professional/Technical Skill and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities outlined under the "What you require" section of the Position Description. Specific examples should be provided using the STAR method where appropriate.

Applicants should also provide a current curriculum vitae with details of two referees (one of which must be your current supervisor/manager).

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.

Note

This is a temporary position available from 21 October 2026 for a period of up to three months with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

📌 Senior Director | Full-time Temporary (Canberra)
🏢 Justice and Community Safety
📍 Canberra