Director, Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs

Closes: 06 July 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B

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

Position No: 04758

Directorate: Health and Community Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 June 2026

Contact Officer: Jaimie Johnston on ***email_hidden*** or (02) 6207 8922

Details: The Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs (OATSIA) is seeking an experienced and motivated Director to contribute to the delivery of strategic policy, governance, programs and initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the ACT. This Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position works across government and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to support implementation of the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement 2019–2028 and the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

The successful applicant will lead and coordinate complex policy, governance, grants administration, project and community engagement activities; provide high-quality strategic advice to executives and stakeholders; and build strong partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, representative bodies and government agencies.

The role works closely with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body (ATSIEB) and the ACT Reconciliation Council to support effective governance, engagement and collaboration. The role also coordinates the delivery of the ACT Reconciliation Day event and contributes to the assessment, administration and evaluation of a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander grant programs and other community-led initiatives that support the ACT Government's priorities.

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.

Eligibility/Other requirements: Please note, this is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position.

Note: This is a temporary position available from 18 June 2026 to 9 October 2026 with the possibility of extension (not exceeding 12 months). This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position.

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

How to Apply: Applicants are requested to provide:

• a current curriculum vitae; and
• a written response of no more than two pages outlining their suitability for the role, including their experience in strategic leadership, policy development, stakeholder engagement and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

As this is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position. In accordance with the ACT Public Sector Employment Framework, applicants will need to demonstrate their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage and community connection.

The selection process may include interview, referee checks and other assessment methods as determined by the selection panel.

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.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a temporary position available from 18 June 2026 to 9 October 2026 with the possibility of extension (not exceeding 12 months). This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position.