Program Officer

ACT Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government in Canberra is offering one ASO4 permanent position in the Households Programs team with an immediate start, plus opportunities at ASO4/ASO5 levels to deliver a range of programs that empower the Canberra community to be sustainable and energy efficient. A merit pool will be established to fill vacancies across the Climate Change, Energy, Water and Waste Division over the next 12 months.

Duties include data management, project planning and delivery, brief and report writing

Qualifications

• Experience with data management, reporting and administration.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Data management and reporting for program outputs.
• Effective project planning and delivery; brief and report writing support.
• Stakeholder liaison and communication; high-quality administration including finance, procurement and contract management support.

Skills

Data management

Reporting

Administration

Communication

Customer service

Job description

Closes: 28 September 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4/5

Salary: $86,750 - $100,956 plus superannuation

Position No: 20826, Several

Directorate: City and Environment

Advertised (Gazettal date): 21 September 2026

Contact Officer: Angela Crompton on [e-mail] or [phone]

Details: The Climate Change, Energy, Water and Waste Division ensures the ACT remains a national and global leader in addressing climate change, through delivering highly effective policies and programs that include active community engagement.

Through engagement with the community, we seek to reduce energy and water use, better manage waste, support renewable energy, promote environmentally sound transport choices, improve information on climate change action and increase the resilience of our community to our changing climate. These activities occur in all sectors including government, schools, business, community and households, and contribute to Canberra’s growth as a dynamic, sustainable and prosperous city.

We have a unique opportunity for you to work on world leading, cutting edge innovations and contribute to programs that are helping to solve the global climate emergency which requires urgent, significant and ongoing action. This is interesting and fulfilling work in a government environment where you can use your diverse skills and see the impact you have on the Canberra community.

One ASO4 permanent position exists in the Households Programs team with an immediate start.

We are seeking motivated and relationship-focused officers to fill permanent and temporary positions at the ASO 4 and ASO 5 level to deliver a range of targeted programs and services that empower the Canberra community to be sustainable, reduce emissions, be energy efficient and help create a climate ready Territory.

The successful applicant will work in partnership with a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver program outputs and outcomes. Duties include data management, effective project planning and delivery, brief and report writing support, stakeholder liaison and communication, and high-quality administration such as finance, procurement and contract management support.

We are seeking candidates with strong data management, reporting and administration skills; and who are great communicators to provide quality customer service. These roles will ensure effective promotion and delivery of programs as well as compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill both full-time temporary and/or permanent vacancies in program delivery roles at the ASO4 and ASO5 level across the Climate Change, Energy, Water and Waste Division over the next 12 months. Any temporary vacancies filled from this recruitment may have the possibility of permanency. Successful applicants may be chosen by application and referee reports only.

Eligibility/Other Requirements

• A current ACT or equivalent driver’s licence may be required.
• Some weekend and after-hours work may be required.
• Ability to obtain an ACT Working with Vulnerable People card is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

Note: 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

A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill both full-time temporary and/or permanent vacancies in program delivery roles at the ASO4 and ASO5 level across the Climate Change, Energy, Water and Waste Division over the next 12 months.