Communications and Engagement Officer, Education Data and Assessment

Closes: 11 August 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 51634
Directorate:Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 July 2026
Contact Officer: Tanya Young on Tanya.Young@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 0738

Details: This position is responsible for supporting the work of the Common Assessments team by coordinating administrative and project-related activities, preparing clear communications and resources, supporting stakeholder engagement, and assisting with the collection, checking and use of education data.

The role also provides broader support across the Planning, Evidence and Analytics Branch as required, including secretariat support, records management, data-related tasks, research application processes, and general coordination work. The successful applicant will be proactive, organised and detail-focused, with sound judgement, strong written communication skills, good data literacy, and the ability to build productive working relationships with schools, Directorate teams and external stakeholders.

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 …