Closes: 05 November 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 72460
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 October 2026
Contact Officer: Kaylene Schroeder on [email protected] or (02) 6207 6663

Details: The Office of Water is seeking an experienced leader to fill the role of Senior Director, Programs and Data. This is an exciting prospect to lead the delivery of major water programs and oversee the management, analysis and application of water information to support evidence-based decision making across government.

Reporting to the Executive Group Manager, the Senior Director will provide leadership across key operational and program areas including water information services, data management, monitoring and reporting, healthy waterways initiatives, water efficiency programs, and major water restoration projects. The role will drive innovation in the use of data and analytics, strengthen partnerships across government and with external stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of high-quality programs that contribute to the sustainable management of the ACT's water resources. The position will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex projects and budgets, and provide strategic advice to senior executives, government and stakeholders on water-related issues.

We are looking for a collaborative and outcomes-focused leader with demonstrated experience in program delivery, data and information management, stakeholder engagement, and people leadership.



Experience in water, natural resource management, environmental policy, infrastructure, science, or related fields will be highly regarded.

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 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.

Notes: 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.

How to Apply: Applications should include:

- A current curriculum vitae
- A pitch of no more than two pages outlining your skills, experience and suitability for 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.

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.

📌 Senior Director Programs and Data | Full-time Permanent (Canberra)
🏢 City and Environment
📍 Canberra