Assistant Director (Several Positions)
Full-time Permanent
Closes: 07 November 2025
Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Position No: 39836, several
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 24 October 2025
Contact Officer: Martijn Van der Valk on
Martijn.VanderValk@act.gov.au
or
(02) 6205 2113
Details: Do you enjoy working with a passionate and dynamic team? Access Canberra offers an innovative workplace where your contributions directly improve life in the ACT. As Assistant Director, you will lead with independence and drive key regulatory and service delivery outcomes.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable leader to help grow the Fair Trading and Compliance branch. This role plays an important role in ensuring consumer protection and regulatory compliance through inspections, conciliation, investigations, education, and enforcement. We collaborate closely with other jurisdictions under the Australian Consumer Law to deliver strong outcomes for Canberra consumers.
Within the Fair Trading and Compliance branch, the teams support informed decision-making and reduces harm through proactive programs, public engagement, and investigations. Our regulatory scope includes liquor, security, fair trading, gaming and racing, working with vulnerable people, and agents.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
- Lead a high-performing team in a fast-regulatory environment.
- Motivate staff and support sounds decision-making under pressure.
- Engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver innovative solutions.
- Interpret and apply complex legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Certificate IV in Government (Investigation) or similar in a regulatory field is highly desirable.
- A full driver’s licence Class C is essential.
Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: To apply please submit the names of two referees, your current curriculum vitae with a two-page application letter demonstrating that you have the Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours to successfully perform this role against the duties and responsibilities listed in the Position Description.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
City and Environment
City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.
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