Assistant Director

Closes: 02 June 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C

Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation

Position No: 60223

Directorate: Health and Community Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 26 May 2026

Contact Officer: James Ceraolo on ***email_hidden*** or (02) 6207 3467

Details: The Housing Asset Assistance Program (HAAP) is responsible for managing a portfolio of public housing assets contracted to Community Service providers. The program is innovative, effective and responsive to the needs of its clients and assists members of our community who are subject to housing stress and social and financial disadvantage and in so doing help foster a safe, strong and cohesive community.

The Assistant Director will be responsible for managing a small, highly dedicated team, in developing, monitoring and reporting on funded contracts and programs, and providing operational support and advice on social housing and the specialist homelessness sector.

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.

Highly desirable:

• As this role is likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, cultural awareness, the capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.
• Experience in the management of government contracts.
• Experience in preparing ministerial briefs and related correspondence.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.

Notes: This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months from 01 July 2026 up until 30 June 2027. 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: To apply for the position, please provide a written response of no more than two-pages, addressing the Selection Criteria listed under the ‘What You Require’ section of the attached Position Description. Please also include a copy of your curriculum vitae and the names and 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.

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.

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Note

This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months from 01 July 2026 up until 30 June 2027.