Assistant Director

Closes: 28 September 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 72238
Directorate:Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 September 2026
Contact Officer: Karen Jones on Karen.Jones@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 4528

Details: The Schools Resourcing and Finance Section provides strategic budgeting, funding and financial management support to schools, ensuring they operate within the approved financial management framework and apply resources effectively, efficiently and economically. The section drives continuous improvement of financial management processes, systems and practices to strengthen financial capability and confidence across schools.

The Assistant Director is a member of the Schools Resourcing and Finance team within Strategic Finance and Procurement and reports directly to the Director.

The position is responsible for providing expert financial, operational and business advice to schools, supporting sound decision-making and ensuring compliance with legislative and Directorate requirements. The role promotes accountability, consistency and best practice in financial management across schools.

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, peop…