Closes: 13 November 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 13605
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 30 October 2026
Contact Officer: Jenny West on [email protected] or (02) 6205 3478

Details: A challenging and genuinely rewarding opportunity has emerged within ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) for a highly motivated, experienced person to join Detainee Services as the Manager, Catering Services (SOGC). This is a temporary vacancy from 7 December 2026 to 27 April 2027, with the possibility of extension not exceeding 12 months and/or permanency.

The Manager, Catering Services will lead a dynamic, high paced team that provides the catering and food services to the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC), overseeing the entire catering operations for the AMC including the Kitchen, Bakery and both Staff and Visits Cafe.

The successful applicant will be responsible for planning and overseeing the production of meals and bakery items for the AMC, ensuring the highest level of food quality and variety is achieved and maintained at all times. This also includes ensuring a nutritionally approved, balanced and culturally appropriate menu is always offered.

In addition, you will lead and supervise staff and detainees employed in the AMC kitchen and bakery, including maintaining a catering staff rostering system and ensure kitchen and bakery operations meet the requirements for training Detainees in accredited hospitality courses.

Further to this, you will maintain a safe, efficient work environment, where work health and safety requirements are strictly adhered to, and ensure food is stored, prepared and served under Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines and other relevant food handling legislation.

To be successful, you will possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders,



in addition to demonstrating solid leadership and management qualities.

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
- Trade Qualifications in commercial catering or similar field with five years post trade experience are highly desirable.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessing or relevant tertiary qualification (Business, Management or Leadership) is highly desirable.
- Eligible candidates will be required to undergo a criminal history check.
- Applicants may be required to undertake psychological aptitude testing as part of the assessment process.
- 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.

Highly Desirable:





- Qualification or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance or
- Experience in a business-related role and financial qualifications and/or relevant experience.
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
- Knowledge of Xero and Sentral packages
- First Aid qualification. A First Aid Certificate or a willingness to undertake appropriate training.

Note: This is a temporary position available from 7 December 2026 to 27 April 2027, with the possibility of extension not exceeding 12 months and/or permanency.

Psychometric Testing may be used as a part of the selection process.

How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit the following items:

1) a one-to-two-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; and

2) a current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager). Please ensure you submit all required items.

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 from 7 December 2026 to 27 April 2027, with the possibility of extension not exceeding 12 months and/or permanency.

📌 Manager, Catering Services | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 Justice and Community Safety
📍 Canberra