11988

Closes: 01 December 2025

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $146,705 - $164,506 plus superannuation
Position No: 11988
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 November 2025
Contact Officer: Mark Tournier on Mark.Tournier@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 6905

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Details: Are you a people leader who wants to work upstream to create healthy environments and are passionate about advancing health promotion and preventive health? Working alongside the Senior Director and a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, you will drive the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based programs targeting key health promotion priorities.

Come and work in a dynamic team, in one of the most liveable cities in the world. Our work in the ACT Public Service directly serves the needs of the Canberra community. When you work with us you will see the impact that we have on the lives of Canberrans every day.

The Research, Programs and Scientific Services Branch is seeking a Director to fill a permanent position in the Health Promotion section. The Research, Programs, and Scientific Services Branch is a multidisciplinary team which leads scientific analysis, research strategy, and health promotion initiatives. The Health Promotion section aims to make health and wellbeing more achievable for everyone in the ACT by supporting evidence based and sustainable systems to facilitate positive behaviour change in environments where people live, work, learn and play.

The successful applicant will demonstrate adaptability, embracing change as an opportunity to advance health promotion and preventive health priorities. You will lead the development and management of strategic partnerships, collaborating across the Division, Directorate, government, and community sectors to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs.

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.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:  

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a field relevant to health promotion or public health is desirable.
• Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Notes: 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: Please submit a written application of no more than two pages (size 11 font), addressing the Selection Criteria within the Position Description, along with your current curriculum vitae, listing two referees and their contact details.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Health and Community Services

Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate.

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