Skills Policy Project Manager

Closes: 16 June 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B

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

Position No: 71275

Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development

Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 June 2026

Contact Officer: Skye Turner on ***email_hidden*** or (02) 6205 7047

Details: Skills Canberra is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced project manager to join the Strategy, Policy and Projects team. This team is responsible for the development of policy related to vocational education and training and the implementation of projects and initiatives under the National Skills Agreement. We will be looking for candidates to have strong budget analysis, coordination and lead of tasks and great teamwork and leadership skills.

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: A knowledge of the local and national VET sector is desirable but not mandatory.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension of two years.

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

How to apply: Please respond with a maximum two-page pitch addressing the Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge and the Behavioural Capabilities. Please include an up-to-date curriculum vitae with at least two referees including a current supervisor.

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.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension of two years.