Senior Director/Executive Officer | Full-time Temporary

ACT Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Treasury in Canberra seeks expressions of interest for a Senior Director/Executive Officer to temporarily join the Office of the Under Treasurer. The role is strategic and policy‑focused, not administrative, requiring judgement, analytical ability and strong communication.

ABW workspace and flexible arrangements are noted; weekend or after hours work may occur during peak periods. Indigenous, disability and culturally diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job description

Senior Director/Executive Officer
Full-time Temporary

Details: The Treasury stream of the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) seeks Expressions of Interest to temporarily fill the Senior Director/Executive Officer position in the Office of the Under Treasurer.

This is a valuable career opportunity that will see the successful applicant working closely with the Under Treasurer.

The role is highly strategic and policy focused rather than administrative in nature and requires a combination of strategic nous, focus, flexibility and ability to work with limited direction.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• The successful candidate will have excellent judgement; strong conceptual and analytical skills; sound communication skills; a strong knowledge of Treasury’s role and responsibilities and highly developed organisational skills.


• Experience working on and existing knowledge of Cabinet, Assembly and ministerial processes, specifically within the ACT Government, is also desirable.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 30 November 2026 until 29 November 2027, with the possibility of extension. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position has moved to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. ACT Treasury supports flexible working arrangements and notes that during peak operational periods applicants may be required to work in the office and understand the role may involve regular weekend or after hours work during peak budget periods.

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 .

Note

This is a temporary position available from 30 November 2026 until 29 November 2027, with the possibility of extension.