Closes: 05 June 2026 Classification: Senior Officer Grade B Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation Position No: 58844 Directorate: Justice and Community Safety Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 May 2026 Contact Officer: Sarah Gillett on act.gov.au or (02) 6205 3 Details: Victim Support ACT (VSACT) is seeking a highly capable leader to join our team as Director, Domestic and Family Violence Responses. As Director you will oversee the Family Violence Safety Action Program, leading coordinated, multiagency responses to individuals and families experiencing high-risk domestic and family violence. You will lead and support a multidisciplinary team, drive cross-sector collaboration, and play a central role in strengthening systemic responses that prioritise victim survivor safety and perpetrator accountability. Key responsibilities Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team Foster an inclusive, respectful and supportive work environment Drive collaborative multiagency responses to high-risk family violence Build strong relationships with critical stakeholders across government and the community sector Support complex client responses and engage with victim-survivors Contribute to data collection, reporting, practice improvement, and systemic reform Contribute to the broader work and senior leadership of Victim Support ACT 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 Substantial experience working in domestic and family violence, or related field Proven capacity to lead teams in complex service environments Excellent stakeholder relationships and confidence leading interagency discussions Prior to commencing this role, a National Police Check and a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 are required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra Note: 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 provide a copy of your updated curriculum vitae along with a written pitch of maximum two pages detailing your interest in the role, along with your claims against the Selection Criteria as set out under the heading what you will require in the Position Description. 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. LI-DNI
