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Closes: 19 July 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation
Position No: 37933, Several
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 07 July 2026
Contact Officer: Kel Middleton on Kel.Middleton@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 8183

Details: Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding role in a fast-paced environment committed to continuous improvement? Are you a highly motivated and organised individual who enjoys solving problems and delivering quality, customer-focused outcomes?

The Education Directorate is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HR Officer to join the Recruitment – Onboarding and Operations team.

In this role, you will work in a dynamic and service-focused environment, you will provide administrative and operational support that contributes to the delivery of recruitment services and the effective management of workforce systems and data. Your work will be both challenging and rewarding, requiring you to balance competing priorities while delivering accurate, timely and practical HR support.

You will play a key role in supporting HR processes across ACT public schools and central office areas. This may include maintaining workforce systems and records, preparing employment-related correspondence, responding to enquiries, and providing general advice on policies, procedures and conditions of employment. You will also support the management of central applicant merit pools, coordinate candidate referrals to registered vacancies, and contribute to recruitment-related activities and engagement events. Through timely communication, guidance and support, you will help deliver a positive candidate and stakeholder experience throughout the recruitment process.

Working collaboratively within a team, you will support efficient service delivery by maintaining accurate documentation, conducting data quality checks, and providing responsive, customer-focused assistance.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and accurate documentation
• Works collaboratively and builds positive relationships with team members and stakeholders
• Is well organised, with the ability to manage tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrates attention to detail, initiative, and sound judgement in a busy work environment

We are supportive of hybrid work arrangements including a combination of working from home and the office in Stirling. You will also have FREE parking right in front of the building!

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and sounds like you, apply now!

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:

• Experience or exposure to human resource functions, administration, or customer service environments would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Experience within the ACT Public Service, Education Directorate, or a school environment is desirable but not required.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until of 7 January 2027, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. 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.

How to Apply: Show Us Your HR Approach

We’re interested in how you communicate, prioritise, and apply HR knowledge in practice.

As part of your application, please submit the following:

1. Written Response (max one page)

Respond to the scenario below. This will be used to assess your suitability against the requirements of the role.

You receive an enquiry from a school or business area seeking urgent advice on a workforce or HR-related matter. The request is time-sensitive, information provided is incomplete, and the stakeholder is concerned about delays impacting their operations.

In your response, demonstrate how you would:

• Communicate clearly and professionally with the stakeholder
• Identify, prioritise and progress actions in a time-sensitive environment
• Apply or seek out relevant HR policies, procedures, or guidance
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail while delivering a responsive service

2. Current curriculum vitae

• Provide a current curriculum vitae outlining your work history, experience, and relevant skills.

3. Referees

Include contact details for two referees. Please also include two current referees (one being a current or most recent supervisor).

What we will assess

Your application will be assessed against the capabilities required for this role, including:

• Effective written communication and ability to convey clear, practical information
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills in a busy environment
• Understanding of, or ability to interpret, HR policies, procedures, and employment conditions
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately with information
• A strong customer service focus and ability to respond to stakeholder needs

Applications should be submitted .

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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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until of 7 January 2027, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.