20648

Closes: 17 November 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 20648
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 November 2026
Contact Officer: David Polglase on David.Polglase@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 9957

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Details: We're looking for a Senior Content Officer who can craft compelling stories, create engaging social media content and deliver high-quality digital communications to the Canberra community. In this role, you'll be part of a multi-disciplinary content team responsible for keeping the ACT community informed.

The Content team within the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate is responsible for a variety of whole-of-government communication channels including social media, digital channels and print products.

This role will help shape the voice of government across these digital and social media channels, reaching the right audiences at the right time and making complex information clear, accessible and meaningful.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues from across government, work closely with Ministers’ offices and contribute to key initiatives and campaigns.

What you’ll do

• Create, publish and optimise engaging content for digital and/or social media channels while contributing to your team’s content pipeline, planning and scheduling.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, directorates and communications teams across government to source, design and curate content designed around user needs.
• Monitor content performance to help shape future strategy, inform channel growth and engagement, as well as to demonstrate impact.
• Support emergency communications when required through the Public Information Coordination Centre (PICC).

What you’ll bring

• Experience in sourcing, developing and editing engaging content for multiple platforms including social media, online and e-newsletters, particularly in a complex and high paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
• The ability to translate complex information into accessible and engaging written content.
• An eye for design and storytelling across formats, along with a collaborative mindset, a curious brain, and a strong grasp of what makes content land.
• Proven ability to work with stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Alignment with ACT Public Service values – respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation.

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: This temporary position is available immediately until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. This position currently operates in a hybrid capacity which includes working from home and in office under an activity-based working environment with unallocated desks when in the office.

How to Apply:

Please submit:

• A two-page pitch outlining your suitability for the role with reference to the Professional/Technical Skills and Behavioural Capabilities outlined in the Position Description.
• Your curriculum vitae including contact details for two referees.

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.

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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Note

This temporary position is available immediately until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.