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Senior Content Officer

Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6

Position No: 35880

Job status: Full-time Permanent

Salary: $93,996 – $107,322 plus superannuation

Applications close: 12 October 2023

Apply online: https://www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/chief-minister-treasury-economic-development/permanent/35880

Overview: Are you a wordsmith with a knack for digital storytelling? Do you know what it takes to produce engaging, quality content? Love picking apart data and audience insights? If so, we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you!

Our Canberra team is looking for an expert communicator with a passion for developing engaging, creative content.

Job description: Create engaging written and photographic content for whole-of-government communication channels – primarily the Our Canberra e-newsletter and website.

Keep your finger on the pulse to identify web and e-newsletter story ideas from across the ACT Government.

Collaborate with stakeholders – both internally across the ACT government and externally as required – to source, design, edit and approve content.

Bring an audience-first lens to your work to produce content informed by research, insights and evaluation.

Contact officer: Naomi Fallon

Telephone: (02) 6205 7334

Email: [email protected]


Senior Project Officer (Disaster Resilience)

Directorate: Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development

Position No: 62903

Job status: Full-time Temporary

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C

Salary: $117,845 – $126,715 plus superannuation

Applications close: 5 October 2023

Apply online: https://www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/environment-and-planning/temporary/62903

Overview: The ACT Parks and Conservation service is looking for an officer who can drive the development of a disaster resilience investment framework for PCS assets. This important project, supported by the Disaster Ready Fund will progress through to June 2025 and improve PCS’ understanding of cost-effective, long-term approaches to investment in grey and blue-green assets within the ACT Reserve Estate under changing climates, disaster frequencies and intensities.

Job description: Working with key stakeholders of PCS, the Directorate and relevant industry professionals, the Resilience Officer will establish governance frameworks, collate information from a range of sources including spatial and assets data, bring officers together for focused workshops and work with industry to develop and deliver a best practice and contemporary methodology for decision making.

Contact officer: Charles Stephenson

Telephone: 0466370050

Email: [email protected]


Assistant Director, Business Transformation and Change

Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development

Position No: 39127

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C

Job status: Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Salary: $117,845 – $126,715 plus superannuation

Applications close: 5 October 2023

Apply online at: https://www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/chief-minister-treasury-economic-development/temporary/39127

Overview: The Assistant Director, Business Transformation and Change under direction is responsible for the delivering the outcomes of the change management strategy. The position requires a communication and change management professional with experienced in business transformation programs. With additional experience in building capability uplift, an awareness of training principles and a knowledge of training resources with a Train the Trainer Accreditation.

Job description: Lead the change for all stakeholders across the ACT public system to ensure effective program delivery that is aligned with the business case and determined benefits. Lead stakeholder engagement with a focus on benefits management and realisation.

Contact officer: Wendy Leegel

Telephone: 0412647675

Email: [email protected]


Chief Operations Officer

Directorate: ACT Long Service Leave Authority

Position No: 16468

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B

Job status: Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Salary: $84,749 – $89,705 plus superannuation

Applications close: 5 October 2023

Apply online at: https://www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/act-long-service-leave-authority/temporary/16468

Overview: Established under the Long Service Leave (Portable Schemes) Act 2009, the Long Service Leave Authority (ACT Leave) supports workers in covered industries to access the valuable benefits of long service leave, while also providing employers with the necessary support, information and tools to fulfill their obligations.

Job description: In your role, you will work closely with the ACT Leave Senior Leadership Team and directly to the CEO. You will provide experienced strategic leadership in the areas of scheme administration and service delivery for the covered industries, ensuring the delivery of exceptional client service including best practice customer enquiry managements and issues resolution and you will develop and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders and represent the Authority at a range of forums as required.

Contact officer: Tracy Savage

Telephone: 0434567571

Email: [email protected]


Business Support Officer

Directorate: Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development

Position No: 36258

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5

Job status: Full-time Temporary

Salary: $87,364 – $92,370 plus superannuation

Applications close: 5 October 2023

Apply online at: https://www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/environment-and-planning/temporary/36258

Overview: The newly established Office of Nature Conservation (ONC) brings together policy, science, and data expertise to accelerate unified thinking and action to respond to the immense conservation challenges facing the ACT. The ONC focuses on an outcomes-based philosophy to guide and inform on-ground conservation efforts undertaken by ACT Parks and Conservation Service, volunteer environmental partners and the community.

Job description: We are seeking a Business Support Officer to help ensure smooth and well functioning business processes and deliver our work efficiently and effectively.

Contact officer: Rosie Cooney

Telephone: (02) 6205 0023

Email: [email protected]


Assistant Director Quality Assurance and Procurement

Directorate: Transport Canberra and City Services

Position No: 33638

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C

Job status: Full-time Permanent

Salary: $117,845 – $126,715 plus superannuation

Applications close: 9 October 2023

Apply online at: https://www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/transport-canberra-and-city-services/permanent/33638

Overview: The Assistant Director, Quality Assurance and Procurement, is the branch quality assurance and procurement specialist. The position sits within the Strategic Coordination and Planning (SCP) team and has two core responsibilities: managing procurement and contract advice, support and reporting for the branch; and driving a program of quality assurance, business process mapping and other business improvement activities relating to procurement and contract management.

Job description: We are looking for an experienced professional with demonstrated stakeholder engagement and communications skills to inspire, energise, and positively influence team and individual outcomes. You will be proactive and motivated, providing high-level advice and support to the branch, drawing on extensive procurement, contract management and quality assurance experience.

Contact officer: Sarah May

Telephone: (02) 6205 2790

Email: [email protected] or


Project Coordinator, Aboriginal Outcomes – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Identified

Organisation/Entity: Health Infrastructure

Job reference number: REQ435597

Job category: Projects | Project Officer

Job location: Sydney Region / Sydney – North/North West

Job status: Full-time

Total remuneration package: $106142 – $125241

Closing date: 15/10/2023 – 11:59 PM

Apply online at: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/project-coordinator-aboriginal-outcomes-aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-identified-429945

About us: Health Infrastructure delivers sustainable and innovative infrastructure solutions to meet the health care needs of NSW communities now and into the future. We are delivering the largest health capital works program in Australia, collaborating with government and industry to transform public health facilities across NSW.

The opportunity: This new role works closely with the Manager, Aboriginal Outcomes to deliver the initiatives and actions of HI’s Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). You will also assist in the consultation for and development of our Innovate (and subsequent RAPs) going forward. HI is genuinely committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the projects we deliver. You will be closely involved in developing and monitoring project initiatives to ensure that the intentions and goals of the RAPs are implemented and contributing to genuine improvements in healthcare delivery.

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Contact officer: Leone McEntee

Email: [email protected]


Senior Field Officer

Organisation/Entity: National Parks & Wildlife Service

Job reference number: 531061

Job category: Environmental

Job location: Illawarra & South Coast / Wollongong & The South Coast

Job status: Full-time

Total remuneration package: Package includes salary $71,365 – $75,594 employer’s contribution to superannuation and 17% loading for working weekends and public holidays

Closing date: 12/10/2023 – 11:55 PM

Apply online at: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/senior-field-officer-429955

About the role: National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Senior Field Officer to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.

About you: Your life skills and practical knowledge along with the ability to plan works, operate independently and maintain relationships with field staff, contractors and the broader Area team will aid your success in this role. You’ll be a practical decision-maker with the ability to think and solve problems on your feet. Your enthusiasm and motivation to work independently and with others will enable you to thrive and succeed in this diverse role.

Contact officer: Nathan Gumela, Senior Field Supervisor, South Coast Branch, NPWS

Email: [email protected]


Senior Policy and Project Officer

Organisation/Entity: NSW Ministry of Health

Job reference number: REQ434571

Job category: Policy | Analyst

Job location: Sydney Region / Sydney – North/North West

Job status: Full-time

Total remuneration package: $116211 – $128061

Closing date: 03/10/2023 – 11:59 PM

Apply online at: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/senior-policy-and-project-officer-429934

About us: The Office of the Chief Health Officer supports patient-centred health outcomes for NSW, through the delivery of trusted, timely, evidence-based advice on and support with population health policy, strategic priorities and emerging public health issues.

About the role: The Senior Policy and Project Officer will play a crucial role developing and supporting the implementation of best practice projects, processes and activities relating to the Board and its functions, including the day-to-day use and management of the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Portal. The role will be well suited to someone who appreciates good governance and who is very collaborative, organised, enjoys working hard and can effectively manage junior staff and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Contact officer: Stephanie Nastevska

Email: [email protected]


Policy Support Officer (003086- Permanent, 002939 – Fixed term)

Department of Premier and Cabinet

Policy and Intergovernmental

Region: South

Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award – General Stream Band 4

Employment type: Fixed-term, full-time, Permanent, full-time

Salary: $78,246.00 to $90,062.00 per annum

Applications close: 11:55pm, 5 October 2023

Apply online: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/759/cw/en/job/515633/policy-support-officer-003086-permanent-002939-fixed-term

Job description: The position is located within the Policy and Delivery Division, made up of the following areas: Policy and Intergovernmental Branch, Resilience and Recovery Tasmania, Office of Local Government and State Planning Office. All four branches deal with broad based, often complex and confidential information and issues that can be politically sensitive. They operate in time critical environments with significant pressures arising from tight deadlines and periods of high demand. Accurate assessment of the sensitivity of matters is crucial.

Contact officer: Jill Luckman

Telephone: (03)6232 7485

Email: [email protected]


Senior ICT Systems Administrator (357226)

Department of Justice

Tasmanian Electoral Commission

Region: South

Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award – ICT Level 3

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: $102,836.00 to $116,312.00 per annum

Applications close: 11:55pm, 8 October 2023 AEST

Apply online: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/759/cw/en/job/515648/senior-ict-systems-administrator-357226

Job description: Contribute to the efficient and cyber secure operation of the Tasmanian Electoral Commission. Provide high-level technical support for the design, implementation, maintenance and administration of the TEC’s temporary and permanent ICT infrastructure, both on-premises and cloud-based. This includes the support of servers and workstations, applications, databases, networks, and security, within a managed operating environment. Drive and implement changes to ICT systems to solve business problems, and provide input into larger programs of work within the TEC ICT team. Assist in the development and documentation of standards, systems and procedures as required.

Contact officer: Sally Long

Manager Information Technology and Cyber Security

Telephone: (03) 6208 8726

Email: [email protected]


ASO3 Communications Officer – Temporary Pool

Department of Education

Job reference: 517096

Location: 5000 – Adelaide

Job status: Short Term Contract

Remuneration: ASO3: $65,606 – $69,919

Applications close: 31/12/2023 6:00 PM

Job description: The Communications Officer is responsible to the Manager, Communications for delivering responsive and effective marketing services and projects, which support increased stakeholder awareness of the department and its initiatives. The role contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of marketing campaigns, communications strategies, branding strategies, communication bulletins and promotional activities, and provides advice and facilitation services to schools, preschools, and other Department for Education services to support logo development and relevant approval processes.

The Communications Officer is also responsible for providing timely and accurate advice, information and responses to queries, issues, or correspondence on a range of marketing-related matters and contributing to the effective organisation, operation and delivery of the directorate’s programs, strategies and objectives.

Apply online at: https://iworkfor.sa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=690845#brs_jbcontent

Enquiries can be directed to: [email protected]


Taxation Officer (Contact Centre) Pool

Department of Treasury and Finance

Job reference: 515643

Location: 5000 – Adelaide

Job status: Short Term Contract

Remuneration: ASO2 – $56 987 p.a. min – $61 301 p.a. max (adjusted accordingly to hours worked)

Applications close: 31/12/2023 6:00 PM

Apply online at: https://iworkfor.sa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=688326#brs_jbcontent

Job description: The customer contact centre at RevenueSA, known as RevCom, deals with all first point of contact communication from customers, regarding the taxes and grants administered by RevenueSA.

The Taxation Officer position contributes to the achievement of RevenueSA’s taxation objectives by performing a range of administrative and stakeholder contact tasks aimed at achieving RevenueSA’s corporate outcomes and operational objectives.

Contact officer: Nicole Christie

Contact Centre Manager

Telephone: (08) 8226 3794


Senior Communications Adviser – Temporary Pool

Department of Education

Job reference: 516776

Location: 5000 – Adelaide

Job status: Long Term Contract

Remuneration: ASO6: $95,588 – $101,109

Applications close: 31/12/2023 6:00 PM

Apply online at: https://iworkfor.sa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=689513#brs_jbcontent

Job description: The Communication Team is establishing a pool of Senior Communications Adviser to join the team.

The Senior Communications Adviser leads the delivery of communications, campaigns and services to assist the Department for Education and state government in meeting goals and objectives.

Enquiries can be directed to: [email protected]


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