Job Director Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency, Canberra City

Are you someone who asked ‘why’ a lot as a kid and haven’t let go of the habit? Does analysis and evaluation make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside? Do you love the challenge of finding problems and solving them?

As the Director of the Regulatory Strategy and Reform team you will need to lead from the front, while coaching others near and far towards success. The ability to think strategically and act tactically, problem solving as you go is essential. You will be responsible for a small team tasked with delivering a range of strategic programs for Access Canberra.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

Note: This is a temporary position available 18 August 2025 until 30 July 2026 with the possibility of permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Please note, this position will be located at workplaces designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply: If you have strong leadership experience and enjoy a challenge, submit your pitch of no more than two pages, outlining how your skills, knowledge and behaviours demonstrate the strengths needed for the role, along with your curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

City and Environment

City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.

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Note

This is a temporary position available 18 August 2025 until 30 July 2026 with the possibility of permanency.