38180

Closes: 22 September 2025

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $100,650 - $114,448 plus superannuation
Position No: 38180
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 08 September 2025
Contact Officer: Natalie Veenstra on Natalie.Veenstra@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 0684

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Details: An opportunity has arisen in ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) for an experienced, highly motivated and organised individual to take on the role of Executive Officer to the Assistant Commissioner (ASO6) within Service Improvement and Community Operations.

The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and managing administrative processes and systems to facilitate effective operations of the Assistant Commissioner’s office. This includes diary and meeting management, monitoring the flow of documents in and out of the executive’s office, and the preparation of high-level correspondence, reports and briefings.

Further to this, you will provide secretariat and minute-taking support to key committees and contributing to the implementation of strategic initiatives across the branch.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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:

• Must complete designated ACT Corrective Services suite of relevant training programs.
• 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 - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
• To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
• If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.
• A current driver’s licence is highly desirable.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check.

Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to apply:

To apply, applicants are required to submit two items:

• One to two page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; and
• A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager). Please ensure you submit all required items.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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