37890, several

Closes: 12 July 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 37890, several
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 01 July 2026
Contact Officer: Daniel Maiden on Daniel.Maiden@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 6077

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Details: The Recruitment and Information Services team is seeking motivated, customer-focused individuals to deliver recruitment services across the ACT Public Service (ACTPS).

The team provides operational and advisory support on recruitment and position management, including executive recruitment. As a key point of contact, you will work closely with directorates to deliver timely, high-quality recruitment outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

The Senior Recruitment Officer is responsible for:

• Managing team allocations and quality assuring recruitment requests
• Providing guidance, mentoring, and training to staff
• Managing complex recruitment cases and enquiries
• Delivering high-level advice to directorates, including executive recruitment
• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience delivering recruitment services, preferably in government
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Recent experience in a Human Resources environment within government will be highly regarded.

Notes: There is one full-time permanent position and one temporary position available for up to six months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. A merit pool may be established to fill identical vacancies, both temporary and permanent, over the next 12 months.

The team operates under a hybrid working arrangement, balancing office-based work in Gungahlin and working from home, subject to business requirements.

How to Apply: Applicants are asked to submit a current resume and a maximum two-page personal pitch addressing your suitability and experience against the Professional, Technical and Behavioural Capabilities outlined in the Position Description. A written referee report (template attached) from a current supervisor/manager also referencing the Professional, Technical and Behavioural Capabilities, outlined in the Position Description.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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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There is one full-time permanent position and one temporary position available for up to six months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency