40287


Executive Support Officer
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 28 September 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 40287
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 September 2026
Contact Officer: Vicki Page on Vicki.Page@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 3765


Details: We are seeking an administrative superstar to provide timely, accurate and effective executive support to the Executive Group Manager (EGM) Service Design and Delivery. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, confidently managing competing priorities, complex scheduling requirements and changing demands.

As the face of the EGM office, you will build positive relationships across the organisation and demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You will be highly organised, discreet and trustworthy, with a strong service mindset and a proven ability to anticipate needs, drive outcomes and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Our ideal candidate will be resilient, adaptable and professional, with a positive can-do approach, sound judgement and the ability to exercise tact and empathy when required. You will excel at prioritising your workload, managing executive commitments and maintaining a welcoming, efficient and high-performing office environment.

Note: This is a temporary position immediately until 30 December 2027 with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please provide a written response to the Selection Criteria (max three pages), a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

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 immediately until 30 December 2027 with the possibility of permanency.