Closes: 10 November 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $172,246 (and potential ARin of up to $38,000) plus superannuation
Position No: 33700
Directorate: Suburban Land Agency
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 October 2026
Contact Officer: SallyL Gilbert on [email protected] or (02) 6205 9980

Details: The Head of Sales and Commercial Transactions will lead the Sales & Client Services team and Commercial Transaction team to delivery against objectives outlined in the SLA Strategic Plan and Group operational plans and priorities.

The role provides strategic input into a diverse range of sales campaigns, client service activities and commercial transactions, working closely and in collaboration with senior leaders across SLA and the ACTPS more broadly.

This leadership role will report directly to the Executive Director Thriving Communities Group and responsibilities include:

- end-to-end sale of commercial and community land
- oversight of legal documentation and statutory instruments
- monitoring of commercial terms, securities and purchaser obligations
- pricing and financial analysis
- management of commercial, contractual, probity and delivery risks
- input and clearance of Board, Executive and government reporting
- management of budgets, contracts and suppliers

The role requires a qualified, proactive and considered leadership approach and ability to draw on and build strong relationships within the teams, across SLA and other key stakeholders.

If your focus is on project deliver in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary business, within sustainable resourcing,



and you have excellent leadership and communication skills this could be the job for you.

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.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

- prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
- occasionally work after standard hours and on weekends
- a driver’s licence
- to periodically wear a uniform at events

Notes:

- This position is eligible for an Attraction and Retention Incentive (ARIn) of up to $38,000 per year dependent on the suitable candidates skills and qualifications. This ARIn is reviewable under the terms of the ACTPS ARIn Framework and Policy.



Further details on meeting the criteria can be found in the ARIn Framework at Annex B of the relevant Enterprise Agreement, or by contacting the contact officer
- A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
- This position primary work location is 480NBA which is designed for activity-based working (ABW) and employees do not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply: Applicants should submit a supporting statement, addressing the Behavioural Capabilities Professional/Technical Skills and the Behavioural Capabilities of not more than two pages outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role. A copy of a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees are to be provided

Applications should be submitted .

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

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.

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📌 Head of Sales and Commercial Transactions | Full-time Permanent (Canberra)
🏢 Suburban Land Agency
📍 Canberra