Executive Group Manager, Public Sector Policy and Integrity Group | Full-time Executive

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 388,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Capital Territory Government seeks an experienced executive to fill the role of Executive Group Manager, Public Sector Policy and Integrity Group on a long-term contract basis. The role leads policy reform, workforce strategy and integrity initiatives across the ACT public sector.

The position reports to the Deputy Director-General, Office of Industrial Relations and Workforce Strategy, and requires high-level judgement and discretion in dealing with sensitive matters and stakeholders

Qualifications

• A strong background in industrial relations or employment law is highly desirable.
• Proven experience leading executive-level teams in the public sector.
• Ability to navigate complex legislation and policy reform agendas.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership to strengthen integrity, transparency and accountability across the public sector.
• Drive workforce strategy and public sector management programs.
• Lead policy ownership of acts including the Public Sector Management Act and Public Interest Disclosure Act.
• Deliver workforce reporting and analysis (e.g., ACTPS Survey, State of the Service).

Skills

Executive leadership

Public sector policy

Integrity & accountability

Strategic workforce planning

Education

Tertiary qualifications in industrial relations or employment law

Job description

Executive Group Manager, Public Sector Policy and Integrity Group
Full-time Executive

Details: OIRWS is seeking applications from an experienced leader to fill the position of Executive Group Manager, Public Sector Policy and Integrity on a long term contract basis.

Reporting to the Deputy Director-General, Office of Industrial Relations and Workforce Strategy, the Executive Group Manager provides executive leadership to strengthen integrity, transparency and accountability across the public sector and delivering programs and services to enhance public sector capability; and driving workforce strategy, public sector management.

The role leads the Group to:

• Policy ownership of the Public Sector Management Act, the Integrity Commission Act and the Public Interest Disclosure Act, including a complex legislative and policy reform agenda;
• Producing a range of workforce reporting and analysis including the ACTPS Survey and State of the Service Reports;
• Whole-of-ACTPS leadership and talent development programs;
• Fostering workforce diversity and inclusion through employment and development programs; and
• Delivering the ACT Graduate Program for the ACTPS.

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled professional who is committed to delivering quality outputs within tight timeframes and can demonstrate the necessary public sector industrial relations and government experience, judgement and discretion to provide high level advice and to represent the ACTPS and the Government in complex and sensitive matters.

In addition, commencing 1 July 2026 Senior Executive Service (SES) Members must do their job in accordance with the closing the gap principle. Further information about the closing the gap principle is included in section 8(4) of the Public Sector Management Act

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualifications or experience in industrial relations, employment law or a related field would be highly desirable.

Remuneration: The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from $388,138 - $400,135 depending on current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant. This includes a cash component of $342,789.
Contract: The successful applicant will be engaged under a performance-based long-term contract for a period of up to five years. Prospective applicants should be aware that long-term engagements are tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly.