Closes: 14 May 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 – $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 21715, Several
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 07 May 2026
Contact Officer: Kaylene Schroeder on Kaylene.Schroeder@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 6663
Details: Climate Change, Energy and Water Division is seeking to employ Directors to work across a variety of sections within our Division.
The Climate Change, Energy and Water Division ensures the ACT remains a national and global leader in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable energy and water supply and use. Through policies and programs including active engagement with the community, we seek to reduce energy & water use, support renewable energy, promote environmentally sound transport choices, reduce waste and improve its management, improve information on climate change and increase resilience to our changing climate. These activities occur in all sectors including government, schools, business, community and households, and contribute to Canberra’s growth as a dynamic, sustainable and prosperous city.
This is a unique opportunity to work on world leading, cutting edge innovations and contribute to policies and programs which are helping to solve the global climate emergency which requires urgent, significant and ongoing action. This is interesting and fulfilling work in a government environment where you can see the impact you have on the Canberra community.
There are several roles in the Office of Water in both water policy and program sections. Applications from policy specialists with water trade and/or Murray Darling Basin experience would be very welcome.
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:
- Current driver’s licence is required.
- Occasional weekend work will be required.
Desirable
- Qualifications and/or knowledge in a relevant field such as public policy, water resource management, environment, energy and climate change, behaviour change, or project management is highly desirable. Successful candidates may come from a range of backgrounds.
Note: There are several positions available on both a permanent and temporary basis. Selection will be based on a written application, referee reports and as necessary, an interview. A merit pool may be established from this selection process to be used to fill policy or program roles on a temporary and permanent vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Applicants should provide:
- Two-page pitch supporting statement addressing Selection Criteria
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact details of at least two referees
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
City and Environment
City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.
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There are several positions available on both a permanent and temporary basis.
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