Assistant Director, Campaigns | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 15 September 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 16616
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 01 September 2026
Contact Officer: Shannon Eurell on Shannon.Eurell@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 9737

Details: Are you a communications or marketing professional with a passion for delivering campaigns that make a real impact? We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Director, Campaigns to lead the development and delivery of advertising campaigns that inform, engage and connect with the Canberra community.

Working as part of the Communications, Engagement and Media Branch, you will manage high-profile campaigns that support government priorities and contribute to positive community awareness, engagement and reputation outcomes. You’ll bring an audience-first mindset, using research, insights and evaluation to shape campaign strategies, creative concepts and communication activities that reach the right people, at the right time.

We’re looking for someone who brings initiative, sound judgement and strong organisational skills. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, building productive relationships and leading campaign projects from concept through to delivery and evaluation. Experience in audience and insights-driven marketing communications, along with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, will be highly regarded.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, public relations or a related field are highly desirable.

Note: This is a temporary position available until 8 October 2027 with the possibility of permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office-based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, and flexible start and finish times

How to Apply: Please submit a statement of claims of no more than two pages outlining how your skills and experience meet the Selection Criteria. Please also attach your curriculum vitae/resume and contact details for two current referees. See the attached Position Description for more information about the role.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

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.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a temporary position available until 8 October 2027 with the possibility of permanency.