12835

Closes: 17 November 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 12835
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 November 2026
Contact Officer: Lynnet Bridgfoot on Lynnet.Bridgfoot@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 1808

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Details: The Insurance Team within the City and Environment Directorate provides strategic leadership and expert advice on the Directorate’s insurance portfolio and insurable asset risk exposures. The Directorate is seeking to fill the permanent full-time position of Assistant Director Insurance at the SOGC level.

As Assistant Director Insurance, you will provide assistant for the Directorate’s insurance strategy and governance framework, supporting the effective management of insurable risks across a diverse asset portfolio. You will assist with the development of strategic advice to senior executives and stakeholders on insurance and asset risk exposure, while supporting the Directorate’s approach to insurance claims governance, premium management, and insurer engagement.

Further details of the position can be found in the attached Position Description.

The City and Environment Directorate 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, veterans, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

The advertised position is available for immediate commencement (or as soon as available) and will fill a permanent SOGC vacancy.

For further information about the role, please contact Lynnet Bridgfoot on (02) 6205 1808 or Lynnet.Bridgfoot@act.gov.au.

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:  

Highly desirable:

• Previous experience (or strong knowledge) of at least 3 years in the application of insurance practices, particularly ACTPS related experience is highly desirable.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in public policy, law, public sector administration, business or corporate management or a related field are highly desirable.

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Applicants who do not wish to be included in the Merit Pool should advise the contact officer. The position will also be subject to a period of probation.

How to Apply: Please submit a maximum two-page written response addressing the Selection Criteria in the attached Position Description and a curriculum vitae with the contact details of 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.

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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