Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 72258
Directorate: City Renewal Authority
Advertised (Gazettal date): 25 August 2026
Contact Officer: Victoria Dance on [email protected] or (02) 6205 9836
Details: The City Renewal Authority is responsible for guiding the evolution of central Canberra through design‑led, people‑focused urban renewal that supports vibrant, sustainable precincts.
In this role, you’ll help shape key renewal projects by bringing together design insight with an understanding of the factors that influence when and how land is developed. Your work will contribute to the creation of well‑designed public spaces and precincts that support Canberra’s long‑term growth.
We’re looking for someone with experience in complex urban projects, sound design judgement, and awareness of the commercial context shaping development. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.
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 ACT Public Service (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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Tertiary qualifications in landscape architecture, urban design, architecture, or commensurate demonstrated experience in urban renewal projects, is highly desirable.
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Minimum of 10 years’ experience, specifically in urban renewal and public realm related projects, managing large-scale design projects.
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Knowledge and experience of architectural, engineering or landscape related software such as Adobe Suite, CAD, and GIS.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months.
A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to apply: Please provide your supporting statement of no more than two pages that address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description; a copy of your current curriculum vitae; and contact details of two referees.
For further information please contact Victoria Dance at [email protected].
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 for a period of 12 months.
