Client Engagement Officer | Full-time Permanent

Closes: 20 August 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation
Position No: 56810
Directorate: Health and Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 06 August 2026
Contact Officer: Kerrie Turner on Kerrie.Turner@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 1342

Details: The Client Engagement Team comprises the Call Centre Team, the Rebates Team, and the Housing Service Centre Team. Team members work collaboratively across these areas, regularly rotating through each function and applying their skills and experience to support service delivery.

The Call Centre Team manages up to 200 calls per day and is also responsible for a range of administrative tasks. Work is undertaken on a rotational basis, with all team members contributing to the effective management of workload and client enquiries.

The Housing Service Centre Team provides face-to-face service to clients and assists with a broad range of enquiries. The team also manages a dedicated inbox through which applicants submit housing applications and supporting documentation electronically.

The Rebates Team processes approximately 18,000 rebate assessments annually. This work involves calculating tenants' rent and assessing eligibility for rental rebates over a 12-month period, ensuring accurate and timely outcomes for clients.

Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• As this role is likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, cultural awareness, and capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

Note: A merit pool or merit list will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please provide a two-page pitch, current Curriculum Vitae and two referees.

Applications should be submitted .

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

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

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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