69638

Closes: 24 September 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 69638
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 September 2026
Contact Officer: Adam Brockway on Adam.Brockway@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 9781

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Details: If you are someone who is passionate about supporting the mental health of the ACT and working closely with community stakeholders, we have an opportunity for a Project and Policy Officer within our Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Branch.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated team member with experience in health, mental health, community services, policy development, program delivery, project management, or a related field.

As part of the Design and Engagement Team, you will support strategic mental health policy development and project delivery, while playing a key role in the commissioning of community-based mental health services delivered by non-government organisations (NGOs), including services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The role involves providing policy advice on a diverse range of issues that influence the mental health and wellbeing of the ACT community. You will prepare briefing materials and correspondence, support stakeholder and community engagement activities, and contribute to the development of effective partnerships with NGOs and other key stakeholders.

We are looking for someone with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a collaborative approach to delivering positive outcomes. Experience in policy and program development, implementation and evaluation, commissioning, or project management will be highly regarded.

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports high-quality mental health services and improved outcomes for people across the ACT community.

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:

* Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Desirable:
* As this role is likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, cultural awareness, and capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.
* Relevant experience and/or tertiary qualifications in a related field or equivalent experience in public health and/or public policy.

Note: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. The Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Branch has a flexible approach to work with two office-based days and three work from home days. Our office-based days are Tuesday and Thursday at Bowes Street in Phillip.

How to Apply: To apply, please submit:

1. A pitch of no more than two pages demonstrating your skills and experience relevant to the capabilities under the 'What you Require' heading in the Position Description.
2. A current curriculum vitae and the details of 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.

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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