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Program Manager | Full-time Permanent

Suburban Land Agency -
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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$191,177 a year
2 days ago

Qualifications

Project Management
Engineering
Architecture
Team management
Diploma
White Card
Financial acumen

Full Job Description

Closes: 10 June 2026

Classification: Infrastructure Manager/Specialist 1
Salary: $191,177 plus superannuation
Position No: 71364
Directorate: Suburban Land Agency
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 June 2026
Contact Officer: Adrian Moy on [email protected] or (02) 6205 1991

Details:

Are you a strong Program Manager ready to join Suburban Land Agency, if so, we are looking for you.

At the Suburban Land Agency (SLA), we’re passionate about creating vibrant, sustainable communities that people are proud to call home. As a Program Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Canberra’s future through the delivery of major Greenfield and urban development projects.

Who we’re looking for

A Program Manager – Commercial Strategy to play a key leadership role in how we deliver places where people love to live.

About the Role

In this senior position, you’ll lead the development of a commercial framework that guides how SLA works with industry partners. You’ll provide strategic advice on delivery models such as joint ventures, partnerships, PPPs and land releases—helping ensure projects balance financial success, community needs, and sustainable outcomes.

You’ll bring commercial thinking into projects early, influence decision-making, and help position SLA as a trusted and collaborative delivery partner.

What You’ll Do

Design and implement a commercial framework for major development projects
Provide high-level commercial and financial advice to executives and government stakeholders
Build strong partnerships with developers, investors, and housing providers
Monitor market trends and land economics to keep strategies competitive
Support governance and performance of commercial ventures
Help deliver housing and land supply outcomes aligned with Government priorities

What We’re Looking For

Strong commercial and financial acumen in property or land development
Experience with partnership models (e.g. joint ventures, PPPs)
Confident stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset
Passion for creating great places and community outcomes
Demonstrated ability to identify emerging risks and escalate early including sound solutions to mitigate delivery risk

What we offer

The opportunity to lead city-shaping projects that have visible and lasting impact
A supportive, values-driven workplace aligned with ACT Public Service Values
Meaningful engagement with government leaders, industry experts, and communities
A collaborative environment that encourages innovation, leadership, and continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

At SLA, you’ll help shape the places where Canberrans live, work and thrive. You’ll lead meaningful, high‑impact work with a passionate team and play a key role in delivering the Territory’s future communities.

This process may also be used to fill similar temporary or permanent roles in the Place Delivery Group. If you’re found suitable, you’ll join a merit pool. This means we may contact you about other similar opportunities, and you can choose whether to accept—without having to apply again.

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:

This position requires the occupant to hold recognised qualifications and/or experience in one or more of the following fields:

Engineering—a four-year degree or higher qualification accredited by Engineers Australia or Professionals Australia for recognition as a Professional Engineer (including recognition of equivalent overseas engineering qualifications) and a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in engineering.
Architecture—a three-year degree or higher qualification accredited by an Australian state or territory architecture authority for recognition as a Professional Architect (including recognition of equivalent overseas qualifications) and a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in architecture.
Project Management—
- A Diploma in Project Management accredited by an Australian state or territory tertiary education institution (or an equivalent overseas qualification that is eligible for reciprocal recognition in Australia) and a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in project management, or
- Certification by a professional body, such as the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), to the level of Certified Practicing Project Director (CPPD) or Certified Practicing Portfolio Executive (CPPE), in addition to a relevant degree or higher qualification issued by an Australian state or territory tertiary education institution (or an equivalent overseas qualification that is eligible for reciprocal recognition in Australia) and a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in project management, or
- At least 10 years’ relevant experience in project management.

Highly regarded knowledge and experience

The successful candidate will require extensive knowledge and experience in infrastructure project delivery, program and project team management, land development feasibility, high level procurement for design and civil, landscape or built form construction processes.

Demonstrated strategic leadership that models ACTPS Values, actively fosters a positive and collaborative work environment, and intentionally mentors staff to support growth, wellbeing and the delivery of strategic commitments.
General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
Asbestos Awareness Card.
Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention Card.

Note: 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 will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to apply: Applicants should provide a pitch of not more than two A4 pages, outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role based on the Position Description. A copy of a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees are to be provided.

You can find out more about how to provide a pitch here.

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.

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