Classification: Infrastructure Officer 5
Salary: $178,704 plus superannuation
Position No: 61217
Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 30 July 2026
Contact Officer: Evan Byrne on [email protected] or (02) 6205 3991
Details: Are you an experienced project leader who thrives on delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure programs? Do you enjoy working across a diverse portfolio of projects that make a tangible difference to the community? If so, we'd like to hear from you.
The Property Infrastructure and Electrification Branch is seeking a highly capable Principal Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex infrastructure projects and programs and provide strategic leadership across a multidisciplinary portfolio.
A key focus of the role will be supporting the delivery of the Electrification of Government Gas Assets Program, a significant initiative that will contribute to the ACT Government's sustainability and emissions reduction objectives. The successful applicant will provide strategic project and program leadership across the planning, development and delivery phases of the program, including coordinating stakeholders, managing risks and dependencies, development and refinement of business cases and ensuring successful project/program outcomes.
The Branch is responsible for the procurement and delivery of construction and trade services that support the management, renewal and transformation of ACT Government-owned properties. Our work spans a broad range of initiatives, including:
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Electrification of Government Gas Assets
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The Big Canberra Battery
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Small to medium-scale construction and capital works projects
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The ACT Cladding Rectification Program
This is an opportunity to contribute to projects that support the ACT's sustainability, safety and infrastructure objectives while working alongside experienced and committed professionals.
We are guided by the values of safety, integrity, respect, excellence, innovation and collaboration, and we embrace the principles of Yindyamarra: to respect, honour, be kind, be gentle and be thoughtful in all that we do.
We value diversity of thought, experience and background, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can do their best work. In return, we offer a supportive and flexible working environment where your expertise is valued and your contribution has real impact.
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:
Mandatory:
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Hold a relevant professional qualification or accreditation with a professional body recognised within Australia; or
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Hold a relevant building degree; or
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Have significant building or Infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience.
Desirable:
Hold or willingness to obtain the following National Accreditations:
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General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
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10830NAT - Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention.
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80803ACT, 10314NAT, 10675NAT, or 11084NAT - Course in Asbestos Awareness.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of permanency.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit no more than three pages addressing your suitability against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge as well as Behavioural capabilities, a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
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 immediately until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of permanency.
