Director, Campaigns | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 30 June 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B

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

Position No: 59620

Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development

Advertised (Gazettal date): 23 June 2026

Contact Officer: Catherine Braybon on ***email_hidden*** or 0408983725

Details: Applications are sought for a vacancy leading a small team to work on priority campaign projects for the ACT Government.

This position is responsible for leading the campaigns stream of the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) Communications and Engagement Division (C&E) and delivering timely and accurate information ensuring high community awareness, positive community engagement and reputation management.

We are seeking someone who can

• Lead a small professional team responsible for the development and delivery of tier one and strategic government campaigns.
• Drive and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, through collaboration, engagement, responsiveness and influence.
• Forecast and manage the team’s pipeline of campaigns and projects, while liaising with internal stakeholders to achieve collaboration, coordination and campaign effectiveness.
• Perform the role of relationship contract manager with our master media agency (UM).
• Provide expert advice for priority government campaigns aligned to the ‘One Government, One Voice’ strategic approach.
• Bring an audience-first lens to your work, informed by research, insights and evaluation.

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) support workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 12 August 2026 to 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. Appointment may be based on applications and referee reports only. A merit pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please review the Position Description and provide a maximum two-page application outlining your relevant skills and experience, along with your curriculum vitae and the contact details of referees to [email protected]

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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This is a temporary position available from 12 August 2026 to 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.