Working in the ACT Public Service has both career and lifestyle benefits that the big cities just can’t match. You can choose from a broad range of interesting and challenging career options that will make a genuine difference to the community in which you live.
The ACT Public Service is also recognised as a leader in providing excellent employment conditions, particularly its work-life balance provisions that help create a great life in Canberra.
Canberra’s lifestyle offers a relaxed way of life. The national capital has open spaces, fantastic sport and recreation activities, excellent dining and night-life, and first-class education and health facilities. The average commute to work is only 15 to 20 minutes and all-day parking in the city costs around $7.50.
When you take up a job in the ACT Public Service, you’ll enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous leave provisions, opportunities for part-time work, and support for families with young children.
“My colleague and I both have young daughters and we were able to negotiate a job-share situation. We both work two days a week as rangers. The best thing about my job is the family-friendly working conditions and the fact that I work to protect the environment with a small but dynamic group of people who are passionate about what they do.”
Kim Wilson, Ranger
Parks, Conservation and Lands
In the ACT Public Service, you’ll get the satisfaction of seeing the results of your hard work become a reality in your own community. You get to make a difference to your way of life.
“My decision to move to Canberra from the UK to work in the ACT Public Service as a social worker has been a positive experience for my entire family. Two years later I have progressed professionally and my family have become very much a part of the community in which we live.”
Paul Townsley, Manager,
Integrated Indigenous Services
Office for Children, Youth and Family Support
In the ACT Public Service, we work in smaller teams. Being a part of a smaller team, you’ll enjoy more control and say in what goes on. And, best of all, you’ll get the recognition you deserve for all your hard work.
“Having worked in the Commonwealth sector for 19 years, I decided I was ready for a change and moved to the ACT Public Service six months ago. The decision to move out of my comfort zone has proved to be a good one and I’m thoroughly enjoying the challenges of my new role. I especially love the fact that the Department is so hands-on, you can actually see the difference being made in the community.”
Nardine Morish, Manager,
Organisational Development
Territory and Municipal Services
The ACT Public Service provides a diverse and challenging range of job opportunities that allow you to continually develop your skills and knowledge, and help you fast-track your career should you wish to do so.
“Consider the ACT Government as a serious career option. There are so many opportunities to develop your skills and gain experience in a number of areas. I began my ACT Government career in the Canberra Connect Shopfronts. Since then I have worked as a training officer, policy officer and business analyst.”
Geoffrey Davidson
Manager, Business Support and Training
Road User Services
The ACT Public Service employment arrangements include a range of attractive benefits, including:
- 14 weeks’ paid maternity leave;
- 12 weeks’ purchased leave available to employees;
- 10 days for the provision of leave for domestic partners on the birth of a child;
- Three years’ unpaid leave available for employees following the birth of a child;
- The right to part-time employment for up to three years after maternity leave;
- Vacation child-care subsidy;
- Carers’ leave provisions;
- Generous leave provisions, including personal leave, compassionate leave, bereavement leave and leave in special circumstances; and
- Flexible working arrangements including job sharing and home-based work.
To find out more about the great career opportunities available in the ACT Public Service, visit www.jobs.act.gov.au
