Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 44657, Several
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 31 July 2026
Contact Officer: Tracey Docherty on Tracey.Docherty@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 9926

Details: Come and work in a dynamic team, in one of the most liveable cities in the world. Our work in the ACT Public Service directly serves the needs of the Canberra community. When you work with us you will see the impact that we have on the lives of Canberrans every day. The Population Health Division, led by the ACT Chief Health Officer provides a range of services and programs aimed at improving the health of the ACT population through interventions which promote behaviour changes to reduce susceptibility to illness; alter the ACT environment to promote the health of the population and promote interventions that remove or mitigate population health hazards.

The Office of the Chief Health Officer undertakes Divisional and Government business coordination for the Division, as well as the management of all governance activities systems and associated processes which support Divisional work. This team provides high level support for several Executives staff and medical officers, as well as operational support for all Branches and sections within the Division.

We are looking for experienced administrative staff to provide excellent customer service, centralised coordination and support services across the Population Health Division, including providing high level support for several operation teams staffed by a range of professional and technical classifications. There are a permanent position and a permanent position pending expected vacancy available.

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.

Note: 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: Please provide:

A (maximum) two-page response to the Selection Criteria.
A current curriculum vitae and details for two referees.

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.

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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