Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 53780
Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 June 2026
Contact Officer: Joey Rose on [email protected] or (02) 6205 9212
Details: Within Infrastructure Canberra, Transport and Civil Infrastructure (T&C) is responsible for the procurement and delivery of Tier 1 and 2 infrastructure projects for the people of Canberra. This includes projects such as the Light Rail Stage 2 program of works, Roads Infrastructure projects and Waste Infrastructure projects. The division also supports partner directorates, including City and Environment Directorate and the City Renewal Authority, in the delivery of Tier 3 projects through provision of procurement and contract management services. Within T&C there are a range of branches who support the delivery of these projects, including the Civil, Transport, Waste Infrastructure and Program Delivery Office (PDO).
Our core functions:
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Supporting the planning, and leading the procurement and deliver, of government infrastructure programs and projects in partnership with ACT Government directorates.
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Leading leasing and associated property management and maintenance services across the ACT Government property portfolio.
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Leading the development, procurement and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects for the ACT Government.
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Coordinating and shaping the ACT Infrastructure Plan and Pipeline and developing a portfolio and program management framework to support ACT Government infrastructure initiatives.
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Providing strategic advice, expertise and assurance across the ACT Government and decision-makers, industry and key stakeholders on infrastructure policy, investment, planning, delivery and management.
The Director, Strategic Program Risk sits within the PDO, and reports to the Deputy PDO Lead. The position is responsible for the leading the management of strategic risk for all programs of work within the T&C portfolio.
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:
Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge
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Demonstrated experience in applying Project Delivery frameworks, including providing strategic and specific Project Controls advice for continuous improvement.
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Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to influence, liaise and negotiate effectively, in a professional manner, with a broad range of stakeholders, as well as the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
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Proven experience in managing and guiding the team to agree priorities; working under pressure in a confidential environment; and ability to identify and implement new ideas, initiatives and systems.
Behavioural Capabilities
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Demonstrated analytical thinking, particularly the ability to understand how complex issues integrate and to make decisions based on relevant experience and an understanding of the wider context.
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Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the ACT Government and iCBR Values framework, workplace respect, equity and diversity framework, WHS best practice and industrial democracy principles and practice.
Compliance Requirements / Qualifications
Desirable:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in administration, project management and/or experience in a project delivery environment will be an advantage.
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A good working knowledge of Objective and Microsoft Office will be an advantage.
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An understanding of the ACT Government business and administrative processes, or equivalent.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 22 June 2026 until 25 September 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months. 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. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
How to Apply: Please submit a written response of no more than two pages addressing why you are best suited to this position and the Selection Criteria, including your experience against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities, and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the Position Description. This should be accompanied by a current curriculum vitae and the 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.
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This is a temporary position available from 22 June 2026 until 25 September 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months.
