Assistant Manager | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACT Government’s Access Canberra is seeking an experienced and positive Assistant Manager to backfill the Land Titles position within the Authorisations and Approvals Branch. This role oversees the Land Titles team and supports the Manager of Registries to manage vital registry services for the ACT community.

The successful candidate will bring strong people leadership, a collaborative approach, and the ability to interpret legislation, exercise sound judgement, and support evidence‑based

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational teams is highly desirable.
• Strong people leadership and collaborative approach.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation with sound judgement.

Skills

People leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Assistant Manager
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Details: We are seeking an experienced and positive leader to backfill the Assistant Manager of Land Titles position within the Authorisations and Approvals Branch, Access Canberra. This role oversees the Land Titles team and supports the Manager of Registries to manage vital registry services on behalf of the ACT community.

The ideal candidate will bring strong people leadership, a collaborative approach, and the ability to foster an engaged and high‑performing culture. They will demonstrate confidence in interpreting and applying legislation, exercising sound judgement, and supporting evidence‑based decision making. The role represents the ACT Government in a range of internal and external forums, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Previous experience leading operational teams is highly desirable

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of four months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

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

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

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 .

Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of four months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.