36182

Closes: 23 June 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 36182
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 09 June 2026
Contact Officer: Glenn Brewer on Glenn.Brewer@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 8122

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Details: The Emergency Services Agency is seeking applications from motivated, experienced, and suitable individuals to perform the role of Senior Director, Emergency Communications and System Assurance. As the Senior Director, Emergency Communications and System Assurance, you will lead and shape the future of emergency communications by managing key relationships with Digital Canberra (DCBR) and a diverse network of stakeholders.

You will oversee strategic assurance activities and audits, ensuring communications and critical systems consistently deliver exceptional levels of availability, redundancy, security, and operational effectiveness. A key part of your role will be shaping and continuously improving business continuity plans, ensuring that all ComCen systems, equipment, training environments, and backup sites operate seamlessly—24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact, lead high-performing teams, and contribute to a mission that truly matters.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• This position is a Designated Security Assessment Position. The successful candidate will be required to acquire and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 Security clearance.
• The occupant of this position will be required to undertake part of the duties outside normal business hours and on weekends in response to emergencies.
• Drivers licence ‘Class C’ is essential.
• This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
• This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Note: The occupant of this position may be required to undertake part of the duties outside normal business hours and on weekends in response to emergencies. Additional hours worked will be remunerated in accordance with the relevant Enterprise Agreement.

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

How to apply: Applicants should submit a maximum two pages response addressing the position capabilities, together with your curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees. See the attached Position Description for further information about the role.

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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