Closes: 05 June 2026 Classification: Administrative Services Officer 6 Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation Position No: 55861 Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 May 2026 Contact Officer: Damien Kelly on act.gov.au or (02) 6205 4 Details: Do you want to enhance the wellbeing of Canberrans by applying your public policy skills to tackle economic and regulatory policy issues facing the Territory? The Economic and Regulatory Policy Unit within ACT Treasury is looking for a dynamic and motivated Senior Policy Officer to contribute to a small team of highly trained economists and policy officers. As a Senior Policy Officer, you will work progress key elements of core projects, work across Governments and contribute to the wellbeing of Canberrans through your advice and economic assessment. Your economic and policy experience will have a tangible impact in the ACT’s implementation of National Competition Policy reforms and in the development of important government initiatives such as climate change policy, energy reforms, utility pricing and regulatory policy. 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 Tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in Economics, Commerce, or another relevant field, are highly desirable. To be eligible for permanent employment within the ACTPS you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa. Note: This is a temporary position available from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028 with the possibility of permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. The merit pool may be used for vacancies within the Economic Policy and Commercial Branch as well as the broader Economic and Financial Group. The 'position funding' also needs to be fixed term or whatever the relevant option is. How to Apply: Applicants should submit: A pitch of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria and outlining why you are interested in this opportunity. A curriculum vitae and the details of two referees including your most recent supervisor, should also be included. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. 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 from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028 with the possibility of permanency.
