The Disability Health Policy team has a temporary Senior Policy Officer (ASO6) role for someone who wants to contribute to creating a more inclusive health system and improving the health and wellbeing outcomes of people with disability in the ACT. Our team has two main focuses: Implementation of the ACT Disability Health Strategy (DHS) and First Action Plan , and The health response to Disability Reform under the Disability Royal Commission (DRC) and NDIS Review . The Senior Policy Officer will work predominantly on the implementation of the DHS and First Action Plan. Tasks include, but not limited to, background research, consultation, relationship management, procurement, and correspondence. The Senior Policy Officer will also work on disability reform and related issues. This involves supporting the ACT Government’s response to changes to disability services and supports that arise from the NDIS Review, the Disability Royal Commission (DRC), and other issues that have an effect on the ACT health system. 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. Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only, and a merit pool from this process may be used to fill similar vacancies over the next 12 months. Flexible working arrangements are available to the selected candidate. Please see Position Description for more information about the role. How to Apply: Please submit a one-page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria and Capabilities you would bring to the role, along with your current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Health and Community Services Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
