70562

Closes: 06 July 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 70562
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 June 2026
Contact Officer: Robert Whyte on Robert.Whyte@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 3823

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Details: Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging work environment that’s committed to continuous process improvement? Are you a highly motivated and organised person who seeks to develop and implement new systems? If so, the HR Officer position in the HR Systems and Compliance Team is the job for you!

The People and Performance Branch play’s a central role in helping the Education Directorate achieve its strategic objectives and meet legislative obligations by attracting, developing, and supporting a future-ready workforce. It provides a broad range of strategic and operational HR functions, including employee and industrial relations, recruitment and retention, learning and development, rewards and recognition, workplace culture, HR policy, organisational design, establishment governance, and workforce planning.

The Human Resource Officer will support the Directorate in delivering a range of operational services to ACT Public Schools and the Education Support Office. Working within the Recruitment team the HR Officer will:

• Maintain accurate data sets and record-keeping systems
• Support Business Managers and staff in managing establishment by maintaining accurate position data
• Ensure compliance with employment eligibility requirements
• Provide timely and accurate written and verbal advice on HR management matters
• Build and maintaining effective partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders

We are supportive of hybrid work arrangements including a combination of working from home and the office in Stirling. You will also have FREE parking right in front of the building!

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and sounds like you, apply now!

Eligibility/Other requirements: This position requires a solid understanding of the HR context or relevant qualifications/experience in a similar role would be highly advantageous. Previous or current experience within the Education Directorate and the understanding of, or experience working in an ACT Public School context or environment is desirable.

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