Job Description
Closes: 07 April 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 62255
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 24 March 2026
Contact Officer: Karen Broussard on [email protected] or 0422XXXXXX
Details: We are looking for a fabulous Director, Media to join our team. You would join a team of specialists who love doing awesome media and creating a great team culture together.
We are seeking applications from government media professionals to deliver a broad range of projects in our directorate. This role will interest you if excel at coming up with new ideas to reach our audiences and delivering the best outcomes for our community.
What does our directorate do?
We make it easier for Canberrans to access justice, and we help to keep our community safe.
Our work spans legislation, policy, human rights, consumer rights, gaming, emergency services, corrective services, and infrastructure projects.
What does our branch do?
We are responsible for communications, engagement, media and digital services across our directorate.
We get to work on interesting projects and shape how information is shared with our community.
We are a small but fast-moving branch, which means new ideas are encouraged.
We motivate and back our team to deliver excellent outcomes that support business priorities.
We enjoy telling the best stories about how our work benefits the ACT community.
What will you bring to the role?
You will deliver excellent media and issues management advice and services.
You are enthusiastic about looking for new ways to do our work and inform our audiences.
You relish the challenge of understanding complex projects and working in partnership with our business teams.
You do fabulous storytelling by using your strong writing and editorial skills.
You are comfortable working in a matrix structure and proactively liaising with stakeholders.
You thrive at working in a fast-paced environment, but also know how to create some space to
You are a strong leader who supports your team and see change as an opportunity to do something differently.
We are looking for ‘out-of-the-box' thinkers with fresh ideas who want to work in an environment where no two weeks are ever the same.
If you're passionate about what you do, and you want to make a difference in the lives of our community, we encourage you to submit your application.
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:
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant experience working professionally in the fields of media management or communications and engagement is highly desirable.
The ability to work flexibly with occasional weekend and after-hours work is required.
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 position is available for a period of six months from 13 April 2026 until 16 October 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. 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. This position is in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk. 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: Please submit a two-page written response addressing why you are best suited for this position and your experience against the Professional and Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the Position Description. A current curriculum vitae and the contact 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.
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.
#LI-DNI
Note
This is a temporary position is available for a period of six months from 13 April 2026 until 16 October 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. The ability to work flexibly with occasional weekend and after-hours work is required.
Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 62255
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 24 March 2026
Contact Officer: Karen Broussard on [email protected] or 0422XXXXXX
Details: We are looking for a fabulous Director, Media to join our team. You would join a team of specialists who love doing awesome media and creating a great team culture together.
We are seeking applications from government media professionals to deliver a broad range of projects in our directorate. This role will interest you if excel at coming up with new ideas to reach our audiences and delivering the best outcomes for our community.
What does our directorate do?
We make it easier for Canberrans to access justice, and we help to keep our community safe.
Our work spans legislation, policy, human rights, consumer rights, gaming, emergency services, corrective services, and infrastructure projects.
What does our branch do?
We are responsible for communications, engagement, media and digital services across our directorate.
We get to work on interesting projects and shape how information is shared with our community.
We are a small but fast-moving branch, which means new ideas are encouraged.
We motivate and back our team to deliver excellent outcomes that support business priorities.
We enjoy telling the best stories about how our work benefits the ACT community.
What will you bring to the role?
You will deliver excellent media and issues management advice and services.
You are enthusiastic about looking for new ways to do our work and inform our audiences.
You relish the challenge of understanding complex projects and working in partnership with our business teams.
You do fabulous storytelling by using your strong writing and editorial skills.
You are comfortable working in a matrix structure and proactively liaising with stakeholders.
You thrive at working in a fast-paced environment, but also know how to create some space to
You are a strong leader who supports your team and see change as an opportunity to do something differently.
We are looking for ‘out-of-the-box' thinkers with fresh ideas who want to work in an environment where no two weeks are ever the same.
If you're passionate about what you do, and you want to make a difference in the lives of our community, we encourage you to submit your application.
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:
Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant experience working professionally in the fields of media management or communications and engagement is highly desirable.
The ability to work flexibly with occasional weekend and after-hours work is required.
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 position is available for a period of six months from 13 April 2026 until 16 October 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. 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. This position is in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk. 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: Please submit a two-page written response addressing why you are best suited for this position and your experience against the Professional and Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the Position Description. A current curriculum vitae and the contact 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.
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.
#LI-DNI
Note
This is a temporary position is available for a period of six months from 13 April 2026 until 16 October 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. The ability to work flexibly with occasional weekend and after-hours work is required.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director, Media | Full-time Temporary position is now open for candidates interested in the Media & Communication sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Media & Communication is a plus.
