Policy and Project Officer

Closes: 18 June 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 69599
Directorate:Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 June 2026
Contact Officer: Isabel Hartley on Isabel.Hartley@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 8657

Details: Are you well organised, demonstrate good judgement, and have strong legal and policy research and government writing skills?

Are you excited by the opportunity to support legislative reforms to ensure best outcomes for our children and young people?

Then this might be the job for you!

The Legislation Reform team within the Strategic Policy Branch of the Education Directorate is looking for a motivated and conscientious individual to provide administrative and research support in making changes to education legislation.

You will need to be highly organised, think strategically, have excellent research, analytical and written skills, and a desire to build and maintain quality relationships with a range of stakeholders. To be successful in this role you must be able to work cooperatively with others as well as being self-driven.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is interested in building their project and policy experience in the delivery of strategic legislative reform.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 October 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from th…