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Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development

Climate Change and Energy

Program Delivery

Assistant Director

Senior Officer Grade C

Salary Range: $114,928 - $123,710  (PN: 50590, Several)

The Climate Change and Energy Division is looking for several energetic and well-organised Assistant Directors to help deliver a range of targeted programs and services that empower the Canberra community to be sustainable, reduce emissions, and be energy efficient.

The successful applicants will work in partnership with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver program outputs and outcomes. Duties include effective asset and project planning and delivery, brief and report writing, stakeholder liaison and communication, and high-quality administration such as procurement and contract management support. Engineering, asset and/or project management qualifications or relevant experience would be highly desirable.

The ACT remains a national leader in addressing climate change and promoting sustainability. The Climate Change and Energy Division delivers a comprehensive set of policies, programs, and community engagement activities to reach net zero emissions by 2045. This work is done is in collaboration with all sectors including government, non-government, business, community, and households. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Canberra’s climate action and have a direct positive impact for the local community.

Eligibility/other requirements: 

• Occasional weekend work may be required. 
• A current ACT or equivalent driver’s licence is required.

Notes: There are several temporary positions available immediately under December 2023 with the possibility of permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill identical vacancies in the Program Delivery Branch over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au

Contact Officer: Helen Roden (02) 6207 4789 Helen.Roden@act.gov.au

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Applications Close: 01 December 2022