Senior Director Emergency Communications and System Assurance

Closes: 23 June 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade A

Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation

Position No: 36182

Directorate: Justice and Community Safety

Advertised (Gazettal date): 09 June 2026

Contact Officer: Glenn Brewer on ***email_hidden*** or (02) 6207 8122

Details: The Emergency Services Agency is seeking applications from motivated, experienced, and suitable individuals to perform the role of Senior Director, Emergency Communications and System Assurance. As the Senior Director, Emergency Communications and System Assurance, you will lead and shape the future of emergency communications by managing key relationships with Digital Canberra (DCBR) and a diverse network of stakeholders.

You will oversee strategic assurance activities and audits, ensuring communications and critical systems consistently deliver exceptional levels of availability, redundancy, security, and operational effectiveness. A key part of your role will be shaping and continuously improving business continuity plans, ensuring that all ComCen systems, equipment, training environments, and backup sites operate seamlessly—24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact, lead high-performing teams, and contribute to a mission that truly matters.

Eligibility/Other requirements

• This position is a Designated Security Assessment Position. The successful candidate will be required to acquire and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 Security clearance.
• The occupant of this position will be required to undertake part of the duties outside normal business hours and on weekends in response to emergencies.
• Drivers licence ‘Class C’ is essential.
• This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
• This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Note: The occupant of this position may be required to undertake part of the duties outside normal business hours and on weekends in response to emergencies. Additional hours worked will be remunerated in accordance with the relevant Enterprise Agreement.

A merit list / pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill identical future vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to apply: Applicants should submit a maximum two pages response addressing the position capabilities, together with your curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees. See the attached Position Description for further information about the role.

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.

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