Closes: 06 November 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 11196
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 23 October 2026
Contact Officer: Nithya Sambasivam on [email protected] or (02) 6205 2680

Details: The Policy, Innovation and Practice team in the Health and Community Services Directorate's (HCSD) Procurement and Sector Funding Branch is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to drive strategic policy, innovation and practice improvement initiatives across HCSD. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile projects that support organisational improvement, strengthen policy and governance frameworks, and contribute to better outcomes for the ACT community.

The Director, Policy, Innovation and Practice leads procurement and grants policy, frameworks and improvement initiatives across HCSD. The role drives policy reform, capability uplift and better practice initiatives that strengthen procurement and grants administration, while ensuring that frameworks, systems and processes are practical, evidence-based and fit for purpose.

The ideal applicant will be a strategic leader with experience leading complex reform, managing competing priorities and building strong relationships across government. They will be comfortable working in a dynamic workplace, providing clear and practical advice on complex issues, and applying a strong understanding of public sector governance, policy and government priorities.

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:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or at least five years’ experience working in relevant fields such as public policy, procurement, grants, or law is mandatory.
- Experience in using Excel, SharePoint and Power BI are highly desirable.
- As this role is likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, cultural awareness, the capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of eight months 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: Applicants should submit a two-page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria. Please also provide a current curriculum vitae of no more than three pages.

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 eight months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

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