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Executive Group Manager, Public Sector Policy and Integrity Group | Full-time Executive
Executive Level 2.4 | PNE1297
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 04 November 2026
Executive Group Manager, Wellbeing, Governance and Policy Capability | Full-time Executive
Executive Level 2.4 | PNE766
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 11 November 2026
Casual Classroom Teacher – Primary and Secondary | Casual
Classroom Teacher | PNCasual Classroom Teacher – Primary and Secondary
Education
Closes: 31 December 2026
Chief Operating Officer | Full-time Executive
Executive Level 2.3 | PNE717
Education
Closes: 02 November 2026
Legislation, Policy and Programs (LPP) Temporary Register | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Service Officer Class 6 to Senior Officer Grade A | PNLegislation, Policy and Programs (LPP) Temporary Register
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 31 December 2026
Executive Branch Manager, Board of Inquiry Secretariat | Full-time Executive
Executive Level 1.4 | PNE1294
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 30 October 2026
CIT Fit and Well Centre Attendant | Full-Time and Part-Time Casual
General Service Officer Level 3 (CIT) ($65,124 - $65,222) | PNC10466, Several
Canberra Institute of Technology
Closes: 31 December 2026
There are several part-time and/or full-time positions offered on a casual basis and the full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata.
Animal Care Attendant | Casual
General Service Officer Level 3 ($68,266 - $71,255) | PNC13052, several
Canberra Institute of Technology
Closes: 31 December 2026
This position will be offered on a casual basis and the full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata.
Client Relationship Officer/Information and Recognition Officer - Temporary Register | Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 2/3 ($68,551 - $82,459) | PNCIT Temporary Register - Administration Officers
Canberra Institute of Technology
Closes: 31 December 2026
Customer Service Officer, Document Management Team | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 2 ($70,236 - $76,910) | PN59996, Several
City and Environment
Closes: 04 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to six months.
Technical Officer - Science | Casual
Technical Officer Level 2 ($77,778 - $88,163) | PNC14631, Several
Canberra Institute of Technology
Closes: 31 December 2026
ACT Courts and Tribunal (ACTCT) Temporary Employment Register | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 3 ($78,755 - $84,284) | PNACT Courts and Tribunal - Temporary Employment Register
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 31 December 2026
Senior Legal Assistant | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 3 ($78,755 - $84,284) | PN42644, several
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 02 November 2026
This is a temporary position available for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
Business Support Officer - Women, Youth and Children | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 3 ($78,755 - $84,284) | PN62930 - 02S9P
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 25 October 2026
This is a temporary position available for six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Scanning Officer | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 3 ($78,755 - $84,284) | PN35871
City and Environment
Closes: 03 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
Vaccine Management Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 3 ($78,755 - $84,284) | PN49530
Health and Community Services
Closes: 26 October 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Registered Nurse Level 1 - Neonatology | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Registered Nurse Level 1 ($82,993 - $108,780) | PN32840-02S2U
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 27 October 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available for six to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Part-time hours may be considered. The full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.
FOI Assistant | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 4 ($86,750 - $93,416) | PN71238
Education
Closes: 26 October 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three months.
Licensing Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 4 ($86,750 - $93,416) | PN45222, several
City and Environment
Closes: 02 November 2026
This recruitment process is being undertaken to establish a merit pool for future temporary and permanent opportunities varying in lengths ranging up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Pest Animal Officer | Full-time Temporary
Technical Officer Level 3 ($89,760 - $100,632) | PN63182
City and Environment
Closes: 04 November 2026
This position is available immediately for an initial period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
Psychologists - Community Health and Integrated Care | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Psychologist level 2 ($91,026 - $117,896) | PN69998, Several - 02SAK
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 28 October 2026
These are temporary positions available immediately for a period of 11.5 months with the possibility extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
ACT Government Solicitor (ACTGS) – Temporary Employment Register | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary
Government Solicitor 1-3 ($91,574 - $196,413) | PNACT Government Solicitor (ACTGS) – Temporary Employment Register
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 30 October 2026
This is a Temporary Employment Register that will be used to fill full-time and part-time positions at either the Government Solicitor 1, 2 or 3 level with a particular focus on Government Solicitor Level 2 and 3 at this stage. The full-time salary noted above will be paid pro rata for part-time hours.
Procurement and Contracts Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 5 ($95,722 - $100,956) | PN42448
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 27 October 2026
This is a temporary position available from 26 November 2026 to 1 December 2027 with the possibility of permanency.
Support Officer | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 5 ($95,722 - $100,956) | PN32493
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 28 October 2026
This is a temporary position available from 10 December 2026 for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Finance Officer / Office Manager | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 5 ($95,722 - $100,956) | PN31547
Education
Closes: 26 October 2026
This is a temporary position available from 2 November 2026 to 30 April 2027. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
Senior Youth Worker – Therapeutic Support Team | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 5 ($95,722 - $100,956) | PN72569
Education
Closes: 06 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
Claims Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 5 ($95,722 - $100,956) | PN61917
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 29 October 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 December 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
CHS NDIS Support Unit Administration Manager | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 5 ($95,722 - $100,956) | PN20007 - 02S8D
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 25 October 2026
This is a temporary position available for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency.
Horticulture Supervisor | Full-time Temporary
General Service Officer Level 9 ($98,023 - $103,518) | PN30924
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 26 October 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
Project Officer, CIT National Initiatives | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN72421, several
Canberra Institute of Technology
Closes: 30 October 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 December 2028 with the possibility of permanency.
Senior Coordination Officer Cabinet, Assembly and Government Business | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN62828
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 26 October 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Rehabilitation Case Manager | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN13336
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 27 October 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
Policy Officer, Early Childhood Education | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN48494
Education
Closes: 02 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until February 2028 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Senior Team Leader | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN23284
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 26 October 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2027.
Victim Liaison Officer | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN56633
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 05 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Executive Support Officer - ACT Emergency Services Agency, and ACT Fire and Rescue | Full-time Temporary
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN58060, Several
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 05 November 2026
There are several temporary positions available: P58060 is available immediately for three months with the possibility of extension up to six months; P67043 is available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months; and P42561 (ACTF&R) is available immediately until 11 December 2026.
Costing and Funding Analyst - Costing and Performance | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN72531-02SAQ
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 27 October 2026
This temporary position is available for 11 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Digital Communications Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN48706
Infrastructure Canberra
Closes: 05 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 March 2027 with the possibility of permanency.
Procurement and Contracts Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN47383
City and Environment
Closes: 26 October 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 19 February 2027 with the possibility of permanency.
Policy and Program Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Administrative Services Officer Class 6 ($102,657 - $116,592) | PN07816
Health and Community Services
Closes: 28 October 2026
This is a temporary position available from 15 November 2026 for up to 12 months with possibility of extension (not exceeding 12 months) and/or permanency.
Project Manager | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Infrastructure Officer 2 ($102,776 - $117,307) | PN19995
City and Environment
Closes: 03 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for two years with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Senior Auditor/ Audit Manager, Financial Audit | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Auditor Band 2 ($103,613 - $124,828) | PN11187
ACT Audit Office
Closes: 03 November 2026
This is a temporary position anticipated to commence on 1 February 2027 and will initially be offered for a period of three months, with the possibility of extension for up to a further six months and/or permanency.
English Language Teacher | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Educator Level 1 (CIT) ($107,501 - $123,449) | PN16290
Canberra Institute of Technology
Closes: 03 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 25 June 2027 with the possibility of permanency.
Senior Social Worker - Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Health Professional Level 3 ($111,639 - $120,057) | PN40171 - 02S9W
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 28 October 2026
This is a temporary position available for a period of 11.5 months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Trainee Cardiac Sonographer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Medical Imaging Level 3 ($122,184 - $131,441) | PN72539-02S8O
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 29 October 2026
This is a full-time temporary position available for a period of 24 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Psychologists - Acute Allied Health Services | Full-Time and Part-Time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Psychologist Level P3/Psychologist Level P4 ($123,014 - $142,688) | PN46867, Several-02SBK
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 08 November 2026
These are several full-time and part-time temporary positions available for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. The full-time salary noted above will be paid pro rata for part-time hours.
Clinical Haematology Registrar (Advanced Trainee) | Full-time Temporary
Registrar 1-4 ($125,473 - $155,223) | PN26094 - 02QLB
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 01 November 2026
This is a one-year haematology training accredited full-time clinical position commencing in February 2026.
Assistant Director, Governance and Accreditation (Procurement ACT) | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade C ($127,597 - $136,873) | PN71007
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 29 October 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 24 months and/or permanency.
Assistant Director, Engagement | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade C ($127,597 - $136,873) | PN59258
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 06 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Assistant Director, Freedom of Information | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade C ($127,597 - $136,873) | PN62641
Education
Closes: 28 October 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 9 July 2027 with the possibility of permanency.
Assistant Director, Therapeutic Support | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade C/Health Professional Level 4 ($127,597 - $141,511) | PN72563
Education
Closes: 02 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
Assistant Director, Procurement and Project Support | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade C ($127,597 - $136,873) | PN45728
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 26 October 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2027.
Project Officer - Palliative Care (PEACE) | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade C/Health Professional Level 4/Registered Nurse Level 3.1 ($127,597 - $141,511) | PNLP7726 - 02S4L
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 02 November 2026
Assistant Director, Digital Policy | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade C ($127,597 - $136,873) | PN62891
Digital Canberra
Closes: 26 October 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for up to five months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
Solution Architect | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Information Technology Officer Grade C ($127,597 - $136,873) | PN61207
Digital Canberra
Closes: 03 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 8 February 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Assistant Director, Cyber Security Hub | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Information Technology Officer Grade C ($127,597 - $136,873) | PN53634
Digital Canberra
Closes: 03 November 2026
This is a temporary position available Immediately until 30 June 2027 with possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Assistant Director, Management Accounting and Assistant Director, Financial Accounting | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade C ($127,597 - $136,873) | PN19430, 41969
Health and Community Services
Closes: 26 October 2026
These are temporary positions available immediately for a period of 11 months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Assistant Director, Information Access | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade C ($127,597 - $136,873) | PN61837
Health and Community Services
Closes: 27 October 2026
This is a temporary position available for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
Assistant Director (Policy) | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade C ($127,597 - $136,873) | PN39427
Education
Closes: 30 October 2026
This is a temporary position available for six months, with possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Assistant Director, Infrastructure Planning and Modelling | Full-time Temporary
Infrastructure Officer 3 ($127,877 - $139,767) | PN50264
City and Environment
Closes: 02 November 2026
This is a temporary position available for up to 12 months.
Project Manager | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Infrastructure Officer 3 ($127,877 - $139,767) | PN49925
City and Environment
Closes: 03 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for two years with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 1 - Breast Care Nurse | Full-time Temporary
Registered Nurse Level 3.1 ($128,458 - $133,489) | PN602691 - 02SAO
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 17 November 2026
Advanced Practice Pharmacist Analyst and Administrator | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Pharmacist Level 4A ($134,799 - $138,081) | PN72538
Digital Canberra
Closes: 03 November 2026
This is a temporary position available until 10 February 2028, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Children, Youth and Families Practice Leader | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Child and Youth Protection Professional Level 4 ($136,517 - $146,026) | PN33994, Several
Health and Community Services
Closes: 04 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.
Research Capability Manager | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Head of Department ($146,967 - $151,438) | PN72422
Canberra Institute of Technology
Closes: 05 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately up until 31 December 2028 with the possibility of permanency. Angela Ryan
Research Centre Lead | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade B ($149,172 - $167,151) | PN72423
Canberra Institute of Technology
Closes: 05 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately up until 31 December 2028 with the possibility of permanency.
Director, Business Systems and Data | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade B ($149,172 - $167,151) | PN30439
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 30 October 2026
This is a temporary position available from 2 November 2026 to 31 January 2028 with the possibility of extension.
Directorate Liaison Officer | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade B ($149,172 - $167,151) | PN18580, Several
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 30 October 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months.
Director of Patient Support Services | Full-time Temporary
Health Professional Level 5, Registered Nurse Level 4.3, Senior Officer Grade B ($149,172 - $167,151) | PN24840, Several-02S7W
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 28 October 2026
This is a temporary position available from 1 February 2027 to 30 June 2027, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. This is a multi-classified opportunity and is open to applicants from a range of clinical and non-clinical disciplines.
Director, Digital Policy | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade B ($149,172 - $167,151) | PN00050
Digital Canberra
Closes: 27 October 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to five months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
Director, Consumer Energy Resources and Priority Household Transition | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade B ($149,172 - $167,151) | PN58063
City and Environment
Closes: 26 October 2026
This is a temporary position anticipated to commence in November 2026 for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
Senior Developer (Director) | Full-time Temporary
Senior Information Technology Officer Grade B ($149,172 - $167,151) | PN72587
City and Environment
Closes: 28 October 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2027.
Director, Public Unleased Land Compliance and Investigations | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade B ($149,172 - $167,151) | PN72533
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 06 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Director Policy, Innovation and Practice | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade B ($149,172 - $167,151) | PN11196
Health and Community Services
Closes: 06 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of eight months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Senior Director | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Senior Officer Grade A ($172,246) | PN72526
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 27 October 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Senior Director Safety and Wellbeing | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade A ($172,246) | PN36891
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Closes: 30 October 2026
This is a temporary position available from 2 November 2026 to 4 January 2027 with the possibility of extension to February 2027. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
Senior Director, ACTAS Workforce and Business Strategy | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade A ($172,246) | PN62743
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 02 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 March 2027 with the possibility of extension up to six months.
Senior Director, Cultural Services | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade A ($172,246) | PN54048
Justice and Community Safety
Closes: 03 November 2026
This is a temporary position available from 4 January 2027 to 4 February 2027. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. This is an identified position and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
Senior Director, Communications and Engagement | Full-time Temporary
Senior Officer Grade A ($172,246) | PN45612
City and Environment
Closes: 28 October 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
Senior Director | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Infrastructure Manager/Specialist 2 ($204,388) | PN31100
City and Environment
Closes: 02 November 2026
This is a temporary position available immediately up to for 18 months with the possibility of extension or permanency
Staff Specialist in Anatomical Pathology | Part-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Specialist Band 1-5/Senior Specialist ($204,936 - $274,696) | PN72505 - 02S7P
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 01 November 2026
This is temporary part-time position available at 20hrs per week for a period of 12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Specialist in Rheumatology - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist | Part-time Temporary
Specialist Band 1-5/Senior Specialist ($204,936 - $274,696) | PN24402 - 02S7G
Canberra Health Services
Closes: 09 November 2026