72091

Closes: 26 August 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 72091
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 12 August 2026
Contact Officer: Jessica Buik on Jessica.Buik@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 9935

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Details: The Governance, Assurance and Risk Branch is seeking applications for a Director who will collaboratively lead and support the development and continuous improvement of the Legal Risk Management and Coordination Team.

The Legal Risk Management and Coordination Team coordinates the Directorate’s engagement on key legal matters, including civil litigation relating to historical child sexual abuse in an institutional context. The team also work closely with the HCSD Legal Practice Leader and the ACTGS in establishing robust legal risk management processes across the Directorate.

The Director of Legal Risk Management and Coordination will, under broad direction from their Executive Branch Manager, work closely with senior executives, the ACT Government Solicitor (ACTGS) and the ACT Insurance Authority to lead the delivery of high-quality advice and support on civil claims and litigation responses and will develop, improve, and deliver high-quality procedures for this function. This includes using available systems to increase efficiency and strategically streamline processes and procedures.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Qualifications in law or relevant experience is highly desirable.

Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)

Notes: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply:  Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include:

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