Executive Group Manager, Wellbeing, Governance And Policy Capability

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 388,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Council Jobs is seeking an Executive Group Manager, Wellbeing, Governance and Policy Capability in Canberra. This Senior Executive role leads the Wellbeing branch and Cabinet, Assembly and Government Business Branch within the Policy and Cabinet Division, driving policy development and governance across the ACT Government.

The successful candidate will work with Ministers’ offices and other executives, manage competing priorities to meet deadlines, and contribute to public service values.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field are highly regarded (for example, economics, management, public policy or law).

Responsibilities

• Leads the Wellbeing branch and Cabinet, Assembly and Government Business Branch within the Policy and Cabinet Division.
• Identifies, develops and collaborates with stakeholders on key policy and governance issues and government opportunities.
• Reports to the Deputy Director-General, Policy and Cabinet and collaborates with Ministers’ offices, other Executives and ACTPS officers.
• Communicates policy initiatives to stakeholders in collaboration with the Strategic Communication Group.
• Demonstrates outstanding leadership, relationship management, strategic and communications skills and manages complex policy delivery.

Job description

Executive Group Manager, Wellbeing, Governance And Policy Capability

Classification: Executive Level 2.4
Position No: E766
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 21 October 2026
Contact Officer: Lee Steel on*********@act.gov.au

Details: Policy and Cabinet Division, under the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate, is seeking an appropriately qualified person to fill the position long term as Executive Group Manager, Wellbeing, Governance and Policy Capability.

The Senior Executive position leads the Wellbeing branch and Cabinet, Assembly and Government Business Branch, and works closely with strategic policy teams across PCD.The Executive Group Manager is also responsible for identifying, developing and collaborating with stakeholders on key policy and governance issues and government opportunities.

The Executive Group Manager reports to the Deputy Director-General, Policy and Cabinet and operates in an environment of responsiveness and accountability. The position works collaboratively with Ministers’ offices, other Executives and officers across the ACTPS and key government and non-government stakeholders, particularly business and industries in the Territory.The team also has a strong relationship with the Strategic Communication Group and works to maximise opportunities to communicate policy and initiatives to all stakeholders.

The position requires outstanding leadership, relationship management, strategic, and communications skills.Applicants should have a proven record in complex policy development and delivery.

A commitment to public service values is essential.Applicants should also be able to demonstrate their capacity to be responsive, manage a diverse workload with competing priorities to meet to tight deadlines.

All ACTPS Senior Executive Service members are required to exercise the functions of their position in accordance with the closing the gap principleACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field will be highly regarded (for example, economics, management, public policy or law).

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.