00067, several

Closes: 09 October 2025

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $125,344 - $134,527 plus superannuation
Position No: 00067, several
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 25 September 2025
Contact Officer: Megan Moriarty on Megan.Moriarty@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 9708

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Details: Are you ready to lead workplace relations initiatives that will make a meaningful impact in your community?

The ACT Education Directorate is currently engaged in enterprise bargaining that will define the future of workforce conditions for over 8,000 staff across 92 public schools. As Assistant Director, Workplace Relations, you’ll be at the forefront of this important work, playing a leading role in negotiations, advising senior executives, and ensuring the implementation of agreements that empower our educators and staff to deliver excellent learning outcomes.

This is a strategic leadership role where your expertise in industrial relations, legislative frameworks, and stakeholder engagement will drive real change. You’ll work closely with unions, government agencies, and senior leaders to ensure our workforce policies support our workforce to meet children and young people's needs.

Why This Role Matters:

• Your work will directly impact the conditions under which our educators operate - supporting better outcomes for students and communities.
• You’ll lead complex projects and negotiations that shape the future of education in the ACT.
• You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to public service and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring:

• Deep knowledge of the ACTPS industrial framework and enterprise bargaining under the Fair Work Act 2009.
• Strong legislative interpretation and advisory skills.
• Proven experience in project management and policy development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to lead with integrity and purpose.

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.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of permanency. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: You will need to submit a curriculum vitae and a written response that identifies your suitability against the Professional and Technical Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities outlined in the Position Description (limit of two pages).

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of permanency.