Director, Primary and Integrated Care Policy

Closes: 02 June 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B

Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation

Position No: 50009

Directorate: Health and Community Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 May 2026

Contact Officer: Jacqui Bear on ***email_hidden*** or (02) 5124 9426

Details: Want to step into a high‑impact leadership role driving policy and reform that aims to strengthens equitable access to primary care and community‑based support across the ACT? Apply now for the Director, Primary and Integrated Care Policy role!

As Director, you will lead a dynamic program of government and election commitments, whilst overseeing funding, evaluation, and complex intergovernmental negotiations. Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, you will deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based advice that supports the stewardship and sustainability of the ACT health system.

What You’ll Lead

• Development and delivery of primary and integrated care policy and programs tailored to the needs of the ACT.
• Government and election commitments across primary care, urgent care and community‑based support, including chronic conditions policy.
• A high‑performing team producing complex ministerial briefs, Cabinet submissions, Assembly questions and strategic correspondence.
• Governance, monitoring and oversight of policy‑related funding and programs, including those delivered by non-government partners.

What You’ll Drive

• Coordinated, timely and consistent policy advice across the Health Policy and Strategy Branch.
• Effective partnerships and negotiations with service providers, Commonwealth and ACT agencies, and non-government organisations.
• Representation of the Branch and Directorate across key internal and external working groups.

Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please submit a one‑page pitch addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities outlined in the “What you require” section of the Position Description, along with your current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor).

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.

Health and Community Services

Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate.