Closes: 13 November 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: NM2027, several
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 30 October 2026
Contact Officer: SamC Nielsen on [email protected] or (02) 6207 7569

Details: Help deliver one of Australia’s largest multicultural celebrations. We are seeking ACT Government employees to join our Casual Event Staff Pool for the National Multicultural Festival (7-8 February 2027). A range of roles are available across festival operations, program delivery, artist and stage support, parade operations and
site crew activities. This is a great prospect to gain event experience, work in a dynamic environment, and contribute to an inclusive and welcoming festival experience.
Successful applicants will be placed in a staff pool and offered roles and shifts based on operational requirements, skills and availability.

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:

- You must be a permanent ACTPS employee to apply for this role.
- If you are successful, you must seek your supervisor’s agreement to undertake rostered shift work over the event weekend.
- The Staff Pool will be maintained each year,



with requests to reaffirm interest sent to all members of the Pool.
- Opportunities for new staff to apply will be announced via the ACT Jobs website.
- You may be offered the opportunity to support other ACT Government events.
- 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 position will be offered on a casual basis and the full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

An event staff casual pool will be established using this process and may be used to fill vacancies for other Event support roles in HCSD and ACT Government.

How to Apply: Please use the attached Application Form to complete your personal details and provide your pitch within the document. Once completed, submit the application form together with your current curriculum vitae by clicking Apply Now.

Applications should be submitted .

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 position will be offered on a casual basis and the full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

📌 National Multicultural Festival – Event Staff Casual Pool | Casual (Canberra)
🏢 HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
📍 Canberra