Classification: Infrastructure Officer 3
Salary: $127,877 - $139,767 plus superannuation
Position No: 13270
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 21 July 2026
Contact Officer: Anand Joshi on [email protected] or (02) 6205 4934
Details: Infrastructure Development Delivery is responsible for the delivery, review and acceptance of City and Environment Directorate (CED) municipal infrastructure including CED capital works and infrastructure delivery program including for Roads ACT, City Presentation, ACT NoWaste, Transport Canberra, Libraries ACT, Domestic Animal Services and other business units. Ensures quality outcomes of Transport and Territory Municipal Services (TTMS) gifted assets for development across the city through design review and asset acceptance. Major project interface and coordination for TTMS assets on light rail and major road projects – project scope and performance requirements, design review and acceptance, traffic modelling validation, and asset handover.
This position is responsible for the technical review and approval of planning and design submissions to ensure they meet relevant design standards, specifications and codes so that they are safe and fit for purpose. The position holder is responsible for accepting constructed assets to be handed over to CED.
The primary responsibilities for this position are to:
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Undertake assessments for a wide range of planning and design submissions and provide technical responses against design standards, codes, guideline and policies within given timeframes. Design elements encompass all CED asset categories and may include geometric road design, traffic control devices, road pavements, stormwater systems, street lighting, active travel, traffic and transport, open space, waste and recycling.
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Identify non-conforming design submissions and liaise with asset owners and design consultants to negotiate appropriate outcomes.
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Provide input into the development/enhancement of Engineering Advisory Notes, design standards and technical specifications.
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Ensure all handover documentation is submitted, stored and/or distributed to Asset Data Integration and the operational areas who will be responsible for the ongoing management and maintenance of the asset. This includes but is not limited to works As Executed drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, keys and access codes.
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This position may involve direct supervision of staff.
Please see attached Position Description for details of the duties to be undertaken.
Should you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Anand Joshi on 02 6205 4934.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering/traffic engineering and/or related disciplines with a minimum of 5 years experience.
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Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) Membership of Engineers Australia or equivalent professional body is highly desirable.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 20 July 2028, with the possibility of extension and/or 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: Please submit a written response of no more than Two-pages addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. Please provide evidence of your suitability for the role demonstrating how your Skills, Knowledge and Experience make you the best candidate for this position. Succinct applications that clearly demonstrate applicants’ contribution towards successful team projects will be viewed highly. Applications should also include a current curriculum vitae and the name 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 20 July 2028, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
