38261

Closes: 05 August 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 38261
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 24 July 2026
Contact Officer: Rebecca Parton on EGMWSGOffice@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 9482

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Details: A temporary opportunity exists to join the ACT Government's Work Safety Group as the Chief Finance Officer, leading the financial management, governance of the Public Sector Workers Compensation Fund. This role provides high-level advice on financial, investment and governance matters, oversees complex financial and compliance functions, and leads a small team supporting the Territory's workers compensation self-insurance arrangements. The position works closely with senior executives, government stakeholders and external advisers to support informed decision-making.

This recruitment is being undertaken to support upcoming leave arrangements and will initially be offered on a temporary basis. A merit list will also be established from this process to fill future temporary vacancies arising from staff leave.

Note: This is a temporary position available from 19 August 2026 for up to six weeks with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit a two-page pitch against the Selection Criteria and a curriculum vitae.

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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This is a temporary position available from 19 August 2026 for up to six weeks with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.