Senior Advisor Diversity and Inclusion
Full-time Temporary
Closes: 16 July 2026
Classification: Administrative Services Officer 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 12267
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 July 2026
Contact Officer: Michelle Lussick on
Michelle.Lussick@act.gov.au
or
(02) 6205 1258
Details: Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging work environment where you can contribute to the delivery of strategic people initiatives that support inclusion, capability and positive workplace culture? Are you a highly motivated and organised professional who is committed to continuous improvement and delivering impactful programs? If so, the Senior Advisor, Diversity and Inclusion position is the role for you!
The People and Performance Branch support the Directorate through the delivery of strategic and operational human resource functions that build a skilled, inclusive and high-performing workforce. As part of a collaborative and results-driven team, you will contribute to the design, development and implementation of diversity and inclusion initiatives that align with the Directorate’s strategic priorities and workforce plans.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities.
Eligibility/Other requirements: This position requires a solid understanding of the Diversity and Inclusion context, relevant qualifications/experience in a similar role would be highly advantageous.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 September with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
How to Apply: Please provide a written response of no more than two pages, to the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities located in the Position Description and a current curriculum vitae.
Please also include two current referees (one being a current or most recent supervisor).
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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Note
This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 September 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.