Job Description
Closes: 19 May 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 57396
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 May 2026
Contact Officer: Sophie Medved on [email protected] or (02) 6207 5167
Details: The Human Resources branch, Chief Operating Officer division are looking to temporarily backfill the Senior Director (SOGA) role for the Safety & Wellbeing team. This position will assist with the management of strategic deliverables for HCSD’s Human Resource Branch. As the Senior Director, you will lead, manage and coach the Safety & Wellbeing team, a key function within the HR Branch.
As the Senior Director you will be required to provide technical and strategic advice to the Executive on human resource matters regarding Safety and Wellbeing and manage the Directorate’s Work Health and Safety legislative responsibilities including related policy, program, and strategic actions.
For further information please refer to the position description.
Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.
Eligibility /Other Requirements: Qualifications or extensive experience in senior human resource management, particularly in safety and wellbeing, are highly desirable.
Note: This is a temporary position available for 20 July 2026 to 29 January 2027 with the possibility of extension (not exceeding 12 months) and/or permanency.
A merit pool or merit list will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please provide a written response, no longer than two pages in line with the "what you will require" from the position description, along with a current resume. Please Include any relevant qualifications.
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.
Health and Community Services
Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate.
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Note
This is a temporary position available for 20 July 2026 to 29 January 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 57396
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 May 2026
Contact Officer: Sophie Medved on [email protected] or (02) 6207 5167
Details: The Human Resources branch, Chief Operating Officer division are looking to temporarily backfill the Senior Director (SOGA) role for the Safety & Wellbeing team. This position will assist with the management of strategic deliverables for HCSD’s Human Resource Branch. As the Senior Director, you will lead, manage and coach the Safety & Wellbeing team, a key function within the HR Branch.
As the Senior Director you will be required to provide technical and strategic advice to the Executive on human resource matters regarding Safety and Wellbeing and manage the Directorate’s Work Health and Safety legislative responsibilities including related policy, program, and strategic actions.
For further information please refer to the position description.
Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.
Eligibility /Other Requirements: Qualifications or extensive experience in senior human resource management, particularly in safety and wellbeing, are highly desirable.
Note: This is a temporary position available for 20 July 2026 to 29 January 2027 with the possibility of extension (not exceeding 12 months) and/or permanency.
A merit pool or merit list will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please provide a written response, no longer than two pages in line with the "what you will require" from the position description, along with a current resume. Please Include any relevant qualifications.
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.
Health and Community Services
Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate.
#LI-DNI
Note
This is a temporary position available for 20 July 2026 to 29 January 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Director position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs 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 Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
