Senior Policy Officer
Full-time Permanent
Closes: 07 July 2026
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 34843, Several
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 23 June 2026
Contact Officer: Suzanne Lavender on
Suzanne.Lavender@act.gov.au
or
(02) 6205 8962
Details: The Policy, Planning and Built Environment Group is seeking applications for the position of Senior Policy Officer within the Building, Design and Development Branch.
As a Senior Policy Officer you will play a key part in supporting the delivery of building policy projects that contribute to improving the ACT’s building regulatory system and building quality.
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
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent industry/professional experience in building sustainability and performance, emissions reduction, climate change or a related field, such as architecture, urban planning etc.
Notes: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position is located in a workplace designated for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to Apply: Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include a:
- Two-page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact details of at least 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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