Assistant Director, Digital Policy Full-Time Temporary

Details : Digital, Data and Technology Solutions (DDTS) is looking for an Assistant Director, Digital Policy to join our team in developing and providing high quality, evidence-based strategic policy advice relating to technology matters that support the delivery of ACT Government priorities and outcomes.

DDTS is undergoing an exciting transition to Digital Canberra and we are looking for someone to help contribute to our evolution.You will work within the dedicated and collaborative Design and Strategy Branch (DSB) team, which provides strategic guidance on whole-of-government technology investment and delivery, incorporating design practice, enterprise architecture, investment governance, and digital policy functions.

As part of the small Digital Policy team, you will work in partnership with the Branch, all areas of DDTS, and with colleagues across directorates to ensure earlier visibility and understanding of the technology implications of initiatives across government and nationally, influencing and supporting strategic decision-making.Our ideal candidate is someone with high level expertise in preparing written documentation (both strategic and routine) in a government setting, strong liaison / coordination and stakeholder relationship skills, and the ability to exercise initiative, sound judgement, and critical thinking and analysis to current and future policy challenges.If you've been looking for an opportunity to use your strategic policy skills and expertise to help shape how government priorities are delivered to the ACT community, and you're keen to join a collaborative and supportive team while doing so, don't hesitate to apply!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 : This position is available on a temporary basis, and therefore the Position Description requirement of "hold or obtain and maintain a national security Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) clearance" is not a mandatory requirement.

The successful candidate will only be required to obtain and maintain a CMTEDD Personnel Vetting Program certificate.Notes : This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 weeks.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

This role can be undertaken in a hybrid manner at 220 London Circuit, Winyu House, and from home, in conjunction with team and branch arrangements.Current and former ADF members are encouraged to apply.How to Apply : An Expression of Interest of up to one (1) page, a current curriculum vitae, and the contact details of at least one referee should be provided.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.Important Information for ApplicantsEffective from 1 July 2025, as part of the ACTPS 2025 Change Implementation Program, the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD), Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS), Access Canberra, and the Better Regulation Taskforce will amalgamate to form the new City and Environment Directorate.

Further information about the Changes Implementation Program is available in the ACTPS 2025 Taskforce Report - Open Government Information .

Note This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 weeks.