Assistant Director, Program Management Office | Full-time Temporary

Closes: 19 December 2025

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 70400
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 December 2025
Contact Officer: Jordan Saragih on [email protected] or (02) 6205 3082

Details: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking applications from highly motivated, experienced and suitable individuals to fill the Assistant Director, Program Management Office (PMO), within Operational Support.

The successful applicant will manage the delivery of selected projects and programs for ACTCS in line with PMO frameworks and processes. The role will also scope and assess new projects and programs and provide advice to the ACTCS Executive on complexity, required resources and options for delivery as appropriate.

In addition, you will have management responsibility for the general project support from the PMO to the broader Agency, and administrative support within the PMO.

Further to this, you will support and manage internal and external stakeholder engagements to complete various project activities and milestones, providing general advice and/or assurance to Project and Program Sponsors and other key stakeholders to facilitate successful delivery of projects.

To be successful, you will possess high level skill and experience in project management, high level skill and experience in leading business change initiatives and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. In addition, you will demonstrate experience and expertise in effectively managing a team, while providing high quality project outcomes to the business unit.

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 qualifications in project management or certification in PRINCE2 and/or PMBOK or equivalent experience would be highly desirable.
Experience in Corrective Services or the Justice sector is desirable.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check.
Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 may be required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
Driver’s license Class C is essential.
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 available immediately until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.

How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit three items.

A one-to-three-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements.
A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager).
A copy of their driver’s licence.

Please ensure you submit all required items.

Applications should be submitted .

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.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.