Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 34640
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 July 2026
Contact Officer: Tessa Roberts on [email protected] or 0419001377
Details: The Place Management team is looking for an experienced and motivated person to fill the role of its Director of Place Management operations.
The role is responsible for supervising, managing and motivating a team and providing appropriate support and guidance to deliver outcomes effectively. Effective employee engagement and strong communication skills are a key enabler in the performance of this role as it is a values‑based leadership style.
This role requires a highly capable leader who demonstrates a considered and people-centred approach to engagement with staff, stakeholders and the community. The ability to build a culture of respect, inclusion and continuous improvement, while championing customer service excellence and delivering positive outcomes, is essential.
The ideal candidate will possess an innate ability to identify issues and offer effective solutions to resolve them. They will have the ability to plan and deliver an environmentally appropriate and efficient service, align team performances for improved outcomes and develop team and individual capabilities and capacity to achieve organisational objectives. They will be committed to continual learning, encouraging ongoing team development and engaging the right people for the right roles.
The Director will support the Senior Director to be responsible for more than 200 personnel and contractors and the plant/equipment required to overall manage and maintain all public open space areas in urban areas of Canberra. This includes responsibility for managing and maintaining; 4300 hectares of public open space, 121 urban lakes and ponds, 500 playgrounds, 90 shopping centres and 2200 hectares of shrub beds.
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:
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Relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent experience is preferred.
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Permanent resident of Australia
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Current non-restricted drivers Licence (C-class)
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Workplace Health and Safety Induction (White Card) or willingness to obtain; General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
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Asbestos awareness card or a willingness to obtain - Asbestos Awareness Training and evidence of completion delivered by a Registered Training Organisation is required before commencement, for further information refer to: Asbestos Awareness Training - WorkSafe ACT
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Silica Awareness Card or a willingness to obtain
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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
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Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
Note: This is a temporary position available 10 August 2026 until 31 March 2027. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Expressions of interest are sought from potential candidates and should include:
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A supporting statement of two pages outlining experience and/or ability and addressing the requirements for the points listed in the Selection Criteria in the attached Position Description.
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A current curriculum vitae.
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Contact details of 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.
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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This is a temporary position available 10 August 2026 until 31 March 2027.
