Assistant Director, Government Relations at ACT Health

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

136873.0

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Advice, Leadership, Coordination, Government Processes, Governance, Quality Assurance, Compliance, Information Management, Confidentiality, Organizational Accountability, Relationship Management, Operational Leadership

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 10 Month Contract with the possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Senior Officer Grade C (PN 63631) Salary: $127,597 – $136,873 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Flexible working arrangements Section: Government Relations Closing Date: 24th February 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: Expressions of interest are sought to join the CHS Government Relations team from April 2026 to February 2027. Applications must include responses to the selection criteria in the form of a one-page pitch as well as a current CV. The successful applicant may be selected based on written application and referee reports. The Assistant Director of Government Relations provides high-level strategic advice, leadership, and coordination to support Canberra Health Services Executives with Whole of Government processes, including Cabinet and Assembly. Reporting to the Director of Government Relations, the position is responsible for managing complex and sensitive Government Business and ensuring effective governance, quality assurance, and compliance with Whole of Government requirements. The position plays a critical role in ensuring accuracy, integrity and timeliness of advice and documentation provided to senior executives and other Government directorates, while maintaining strong working relationships across Canberra Health Services and other Government directorates. The Assistant Director also provides operational leadership within the Government Relations team when required and supports effective information management, confidentiality, and organisational accountability. The position is embedded within the broader Health Services Support Unit and sits under the Chief Executive Officer division. The team encompasses Executive support, Government Relations, Consumer Feedback and the Office of the Network Professional Leadership. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Ryan Murray at (02) 5124 2452 or at Ryan.Murray@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Government Relations provides high-level strategic advice and leadership to support executives with Whole of Government processes. The role involves managing complex Government Business and ensuring compliance with requirements.