Strategic Policy and Programs is seeking a Policy Officer for the Better Regulation Team. Better Regulation is responsible for developing and implementing the government’s night-time economy (NTE) reform agenda to increase growth and productivity in this sector. Better Regulation is also responsible for developing a program of ‘better regulation’ reform by making continual improvements to rules, regulations and processes to better support businesses, the community and government. Working in a small team, the Policy Officer will engage in diverse work to progress NTE and regulatory reforms. Better Regulation is looking for a Policy Officer that wants to work in an interesting and diverse space to develop innovative solutions to problems facing the community and government. The Policy Officer will have developed policy and analysis skills, well developed communication and collaboration skills and can operate in an environment where processes and end products may be ambiguous. 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: Qualification/s in law, economics, business, public administration, regulation, and/or governance are highly desirable. Notes: This is a temporary position available from early February 2026 until 01 June 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. How to apply: Please review the Position Description and submit the following: A two-page pitch that tells the selection committee about your ability to perform the advertised role. The pitch should demonstrate that you possess the Professional and Behavioural Capabilities detailed in the Position Description. A current curriculum vitae including contact details of two referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act. City and Environment City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available from early February 2026 until 01 June 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
