34471

Closes: 02 July 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 34471
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 June 2026
Contact Officer: Rachielle L-Barclay on Rachielle.L-Barclay@act.gov.au

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Details: The Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs (OATSIA) is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to fill the role of Senior Director. This Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position provides leadership across strategic policy, governance, Closing the Gap implementation, whole-of-government coordination and stakeholder engagement to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the ACT.

Reporting to the Executive Branch Manager, the successful applicant will provide high-level advice to executives and Ministers, lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee complex policy and governance work programs, build and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and key stakeholders, and represent the ACT Government in local and national forums. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the implementation of the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement 2019–2028 and support the ACT Government's commitments under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience and cultural capability is considered essential and therefore confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 May 2027 with the possibility of permanency.

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

The selection process may include interview, referee checks and other assessment methods as determined by the selection panel.

How to apply: Applicants are requested to provide:

1. a current curriculum vitae; and
2. a written response of no more than two pages outlining their suitability for the role, including their experience in strategic leadership, policy development, stakeholder engagement and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

As this is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position. In accordance with the ACT Public Sector Employment Framework, applicants will need to demonstrate their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage and community connection.

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 until 31 May 2027 with the possibility of permanency. This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience and cultural capability is considered essential and therefore confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested.