61370

Closes: 02 September 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 61370
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 18 August 2026
Contact Officer: Dale Puren on Dale.Puren@act.gov.au

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Details: Are you a strategic policy professional with a passion for improving health outcomes for the community? The Health Policy and Strategy Branch within the Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Officer Grade C (SOGC) to contribute to the development and delivery of key health policy initiatives for the ACT Government.

In this role, you will work collaboratively across HCSD and with other ACT Government directorates to provide high-level strategic policy and project advice. You will contribute to a diverse range of health policy areas, primarily focused on primary care and community-based services, including programs that support priority populations, improve integration of care, promote equitable access to services, and address the social determinants of health. You will also contribute to national reforms and initiatives such as Healthdirect and Strengthening Medicare.

The successful applicant will lead and support the design, development, implementation and evaluation of policy initiatives, programs and projects. You will prepare complex ministerial and executive briefings, Cabinet submissions, correspondence, speeches and responses to Legislative Assembly business, and develop productive relationships with stakeholders across government and the community sector.

We are looking for a professional and adaptable team member with strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills who can thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

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.

Notes: This is a temporary position available until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. 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.

How to apply: 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. A current curriculum vitae (maximum four pages). Contact details of at least 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.

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 until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.