Closes: 13 May 2026 Classification: Senior Officer Grade C Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation Position No: 68885 Directorate: Education Advertised (Gazettal date): 29 April 2026 Contact Officer: Brooke Walsh on email_hidden or (02) 6205 8 Details : Reporting to the Director (Incident Management) the Assistant Director supports the operational incident management function and provides high‑level coordination, risk assessment capability and stakeholder management across the branch. This role operates in a demanding, fast‑paced environment characterised by exposure to complex, sensitive and high‑stakes incidents. The Assistant Director must exercise sound judgement under pressure, provide calm leadership and manage complex and sensitive situations that require time‑critical decision‑making and a high degree of discretion. While located within the Incident Management unit, the Assistant Director may be required to work flexibly across the branch in response to operational demands, critical incidents or emerging system priorities. 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 Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. How to Apply: Please submit: A two-page pitch addressing the 'Professional and Technical Skills, and Knowledge', and 'Behavioural Capabilities’ requirements included in the Position Description attached. A current curriculum vitae. The contact details of two referees. Applications should be submitted . Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service. 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. 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.
