Closes: 05 November 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 58060, Several
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 October 2026
Contact Officer: Jaclyn Miers on [email protected] or (02) 5124 6494

Details: Are you an organised, proactive professional who thrives in a quick-paced environment? Do you enjoy being one step ahead, keeping priorities moving and providing high-quality support to senior executives? The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) is looking for capable and motivated Executive Support Officers to join the Office of the Assistant Commissioners and ACT Fire & Rescue.

We currently have three vacancies:

P58060 - immediately for three months with the possibility of extension up to six months

P67043 - immediately for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months

P42561 – ACTF&R;: immediately until 11/12/2026

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior executives and play an important role in keeping a busy, dynamic organisation connected, coordinated and focused on its priorities. As an Executive Support Officer, no two days will be quite the same. You will provide high-quality support to a Senior Executive, helping manage competing priorities, coordinating information and ensuring their office operates smoothly and effectively. We are looking for someone who is organised, adaptable, collaborative and confident working in a busy executive environment. You will know how to anticipate what is needed, exercise discretion and good judgement, and keep things moving when priorities change.

What will you bring? You will be someone who enjoys making things happen behind the scenes and takes pride in providing exceptional executive support. We are particularly interested in people who can demonstrate:

- experience providing high-level, confidential executive support
- excellent organisation and prioritisation skills,



with the ability to remain composed when priorities change
- strong written and verbal communication skills
- sound judgement, initiative and attention to detail
- confidence building productive relationships with people at all levels
- experience using the Microsoft Office suite and records management systems
- a commitment to providing responsive, professional and continuously improving support
- an ability to work collaboratively and embody the ACT Public Service values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation.
- Previous experience supporting executives in a high-paced and dynamic environment is highly desirable.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

- The Previous experience in providing executive support in a high-paced, dynamic environment is highly desirable.
- Driver’s licence Class C is essential.
- This position does not require a pre-employment medical
- This position does require a Working with Vulnerable People Check. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
- To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid work visa.
- If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.

Notes: There are several temporary positions available:



P58060 is available immediately for three months with the possibility of extension up to six months; P67043 is available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months; and P42561 (ACTF&R;) is available immediately until 11 December 2026.

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.

The occupant of this position may be required to undertake part of the duties outside normal business hours and on weekends in response to emergencies. Additional hours worked will be remunerated in accordance with the relevant Enterprise Agreement.

How to Apply: Applicants should submit a response of no more than two-pages addressing the position capabilities, together with your curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees. See the attached Position Description for further information about the role.

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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There are several temporary positions available: P58060 is available immediately for three months with the possibility of extension up to six months; P67043 is available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months; and P42561 (ACTF&R;) is available immediately until 11 December 2026.

📌 Executive Support Officer - ACT Emergency Services Agency, and ACT Fire and Rescue | Full-time Temporary (Canberra)
🏢 Justice and Community Safety
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