Closes: 29 October 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C

Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation

Position No: 71007

Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development

Advertised (Gazettal date): 15 October 2026

Contact Officer: Tania Shaw on [email protected] or (phone hidden)

Details: Do you have experience in governance or managing boards or committees? Are you interested in making a difference, contribute to whole of government programs and to be part of an inspiring team?

We are looking for people experienced in managing governance and/or secretariat programs of work, preferably in a government setting. This role and the team regularly liaise with and advise other ACT Government staff and leaders on governance and procurement accreditation related activities.

The Governance and Accreditation team in Procurement ACT focuses on good procurement practices and governance across ACT Government. The team’s primary responsibilities include providing secretariat to the Government Procurement Board, administering the Goods and Services Accreditation Program (including reviewing applications for accreditation and making recommendations to the governing body), and other governance activities.

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: Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience working in the fields of procurement, public policy,



law or digital communications is desirable.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 24 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. Selection may be based on 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 should submit:

- an application of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria within the Position Description;
- a current curriculum vitae; and
- contact details of two referees, including a current or recent Manager.

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 for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 24 months and/or permanency.

📌 Assistant Director, Governance and Accreditation (Procurement ACT) | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
📍 Canberra