Program Officer
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Closes: 27 August 2025
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $100,650 - $114,448 plus superannuation
Position No: 09517
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 20 August 2025
Contact Officer: Jantiena Batt on
Jantiena.Batt@act.gov.au
or
(02) 6207 4082
Details: We are seeking an innovative, motivated and high performing individual to join the Early Childhood Education branch as a Program Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keenly interested in supporting children and families to access quality early childhood education. To be successful in this role you must be effective in working in a fast paced and collaborative environment.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 December 2025 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only.
This position is designed for flexible work arrangements and activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers may not have a designated workstation/desk and work across multiple Education sites. Our branch is currently working in a mixed-mode of at home and at the ACT Whole-Of-Government building at 220 London Circuit. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across sites.
How to Apply: Please submit a current curriculum vitae and a maximum two-page application addressing your knowledge, skills and capabilities against the Selection Criteria. Your curriculum vitae should include the contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance and outlook. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor. You may also be asked to provide further referees.
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Note
This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 December 2025 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.