Indigenous Support Officer jobs

Closes: 02 September 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation
Position No: 49902
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 August 2026
Contact Officer: Natalie Ziegelaar on Natalie.Ziegelaar@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 4205

Details: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking a dedicated and conscientious person to temporarily fill the role of Intelligence Support Officer (ASO4) within the Community Corrections unit of ACTCS.

The Intelligence Unit is responsible for the strategic, operational and tactical intelligence across the whole of ACTCS, as well as the identification of systemic themes and risks within ACTCS and early indicators of criminal activity.

The Intelligence Support Officer supports an intelligence-led, risk- based intelligence capability for ACTCS.

Further to this, the successful applicant will work independently to process incoming stakeholder requests for information and further support the intelligence team to collect information from systems. Under the direction of a Senior Intelligence Analyst, the Intelligence Support Officer will be responsible for administrative tasks and support the coordination and preparation of meetings and events.

To be successful, you will be able to demonstrate sound oral and written communication skills and well-developed liaison skills including the ability to communicate efficiently, sensitively and effectively with a range of stakeholders. In addition, you will demonstrate a commitment to integrity and professionalism in all work.

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 ACT Public Service (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 working in an intelligence environment will be highly regarded.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a National Police check.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
• If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.

Notes: This is a temporary vacancy for up to six months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

How to apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit two items:

(1) a one to three page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; and

(2) a current curriculum vitae including the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager).

Please ensure you submit all required items.

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 vacancy for up to six months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.