Policy And Program Officer

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government in Canberra is seeking a Policy and Program Officer to support a range of policy, reporting and project activities that contribute to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the ACT. You will prepare briefing material, reports and correspondence, contribute to policy development and implementation, and coordinate reporting requirements.

The role requires strong communication and organisational skills to manage competing priorities and deliver

Qualifications

• Experience in policy, reporting, program delivery or project work within a government environment.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of policy, reporting and project activities that contribute to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the ACT.
• Prepare briefing material, reports and correspondence, contribute to policy development and implementation, coordinate reporting requirements, and work with colleagues across government and the community sector on strategic priorities, including Closing the Gap.

Skills

Policy experience

Reporting skills

Program delivery

Project work

Cultural awareness

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6

Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation

Position No: 07816

Directorate: Health and Community Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 October 2026

Contact Officer: Brian Wilson on************@act.gov.auor(02) 6205 2***

Details: Help Shape Better Outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in the ACT.

The Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs (OATSIA) within the Health and Community Services Directorate is seeking a Policy and Program Officer. The role supports a range of policy, reporting and project activities that contribute to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the ACT.

You will prepare briefing material, reports and correspondence, contribute to policy development and implementation, coordinate reporting requirements, and work with colleagues across government and the community sector on strategic priorities, including Closing the Gap. We are looking for someone with strong communication and organisational skills who can manage competing priorities, build effective working relationships and deliver high-quality work within agreed timeframes.

Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Experience in policy, reporting, program delivery or project work within a government environment will be highly regarded.
• As this role is likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, cultural awareness, the capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.

Notes:

This is a temporary position available from 15 November 2026 for up to 12 months with possibility of extension (not exceeding 12 months) and/or permanency.

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

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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Closes: 28 October 2026