Strategic Policy and Programs (SPP) is responsible for strategic policy and legislation development, managing transport-related operational policy and regulation, implementing innovative road safety and active travel programs to deliver services to the Canberra community, as well as providing advice and support across the ACT Public Service on cross-government regulatory reform. As a Senior Director in SPP you will be a highly motivated and outcomes focused leader with a proven ability to set a strong direction, think strategically, solve problems, be innovative and achieve results in a complex environment. An understanding of policy, legislation, and regulation, and the proven ability to lead teams to deliver end to end projects and/or programs is essential. There is currently a Senior Director vacancy in one of the policy and legislation teams on a temporary basis with the possibility of permanency. 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 until December 2026 with the possibility of permanency. A merit pool will be established to fill other senior director vacancies within the branch over 12 months. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times. This position is in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. How to apply: Please provided a written response of no more than two pages addressing the capabilities and duties of the role outlined in the Position Description, along with a current curriculum vitae and the 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 immediately until December 2026 with the possibility of permanency.
