19153,Several

Closes: 21 July 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 19153,Several
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 July 2026
Contact Officer: Giancarlo Nasca on Giancarlo.Nasca@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 4584

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Details: The Liquor Licensing Team administers a diverse range of licensing and permit schemes on behalf of the Commissioner for Fair Trading. This includes processing applications and renewals for liquor licences, registrations, authorisations and permits covering restaurants, bars, nightclubs and other licensed venues. The team also manages the administration of public unleased land permits, tobacco licences and a range of other regulatory licensing schemes.

As the Team Leader / Senior Licensing Officer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, timely and customer-focused regulatory services. You will provide guidance and support to staff, manage workloads and priorities, and foster a positive and collaborative team environment.

The successful applicant will demonstrate strong judgement and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities, analyse complex issues from multiple perspectives, and deliver practical, well-reasoned outcomes. You will lead by example, using challenges as opportunities to build capability and mentor staff, while promoting continuous improvement.

Operating as the senior officer within the team, you will take the lead in managing complex and sensitive matters, working closely with the Assistant Director to achieve strategic and operational objectives. If you are a motivated leader who enjoys a dynamic and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply.

Note: These are several temporary positions available from 17 August 2026 to 18 September 2026. These positions are 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.

Please note, this position operates in an activity-based working (ABW) environment. Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: To apply, please submit your current curriculum vitae, the details of two referees and a one-page pitch demonstrating that you have the Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours to successfully perform this role against the duties and responsibilities listed in the Position Description attached.

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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These are several temporary positions available from 17 August 2026 to 18 September 2026. These positions are available to ACT Government officers and employees only.