Director

Closes: 01 August 2025Classification: Senior Officer Grade BSalary: $146,705 - $164,506 plus superannuationPosition No: 41211, severalDirectorate: City and EnvironmentAdvertised (Gazettal date): 18 July 2025Contact Officer: David Rochford on David. Rochford@act. gov. au or (02) 6205 8307Details: The Planning and Urban Policy division are seeking applications from highly motivated, experienced and suitably qualified individuals who will think strategically, collaborate with others in providing creative and robust advice and who are proactive in leading tasks and people.

We are seeking candidates with a demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of contemporary policy and programs relating to the building regulatory system, buildings performance and consumer protection in the built environment. The Building, Design and Projects Branch is made up of multiple dynamic multi-disciplinary teams and includes: Building Policy and Reform is responsible for the administration of and policy development for the ACT’s building and construction regulatory system, including regulatory reform. Buildings Performance Policy is responsible for policy development for affordable, sustainable, net-zero buildings, including energy performance and supply chain decarbonisation.

The team also contributes to the national reform agenda. Consumer Protection Policy is responsible for the development of planning and development policy and projects, including legislative reform which focusses on community and consumer protection in the built environment. We value people with innovative and creative ideas, who communicate with candour and respect, and who have the motivation to drive projects from conception through to delivery. We are united by our commitments to effectively deliver the Government’s commitments and good outcomes for our community.

This process will be used to fill several vacancies, including permanent and temporary positions with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. 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 RequirementsHighly DesirableRelevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated equivalent industry/professional experience in building policy, building sustainability and performance, urban economics, regulatory reform or a related field. Note: There are several permanent and temporary positions available immediately with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 12 months. This position is located in a workplace designated for activity-based working (ABW).

Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. How to Apply: Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include a: Two-page pitch addressing the Selection CriteriaCurriculum vitaeContact details of at least two refereesApplications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. City and EnvironmentCity 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. NoteThere are several permanent and temporary positions available immediately with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.