Assistant Director-General Operations

Publicroles; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicroles invites applications for an Assistant Director-General Operations in Canberra. This permanent role requires the ability to lead critical operational functions and enable delivery of priority government outcomes from the nation’s capital.

The position demands resilience under pressure, strategic oversight of resources, and collaboration with senior government and agency leaders to sustain high performance in a dynamic public sector environment.

Job description

## Assistant Director-General OperationsLocation: Canberra ACTJob type: PermanentCloses: 26 Oct 2026Posted: 9 Oct 2026Listed via: APSJobs## About the roleThe role of Assistant Director-General Operations requires an ability to thrive in a demanding and high-pressure environment, to manage a range of capabilities and resources and to enable the delivery of successful operational outcomes in response to priority government requirements.