34282

Closes: 22 September 2025

Classification: Infrastructure Officer 3
Salary: $125,621 - $137,393 plus superannuation
Position No: 34282
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 08 September 2025
Contact Officer: Jose Henriquez on Jose.Henriquez@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 7480

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Details: The Assistant Director, Development Assessment plays a key role in undertaking the technical review of development proposals at various stages of the planning and design process. This includes consulting with internal and external stakeholders to assess proposals before they reach the Development Application (DA) stage, as well as during the DA process. The role also involves reviewing Subdivisions and Estate Development Plans (EDPs) and providing expert advice on broader matters such as land release studies, engineering investigations and amendments to the Territory Plan—both major and minor. Through this work, the officer ensures that planning decisions are well-informed, meet CED asset owner expectations, are strategically aligned, and contribute to sustainable urban development.

The primary responsibilities for this position are to:

• Undertake assessments for a wide range of pre-DA, planning and design submissions and provide technical responses against design standards, codes, guidelines and policies within given timeframes. Design elements encompass all CED asset categories and may include road design, traffic control devices, road pavements, stormwater systems, street lighting, active travel, traffic and transport, open space, waste, and recycling.
• Identify non-conforming design submissions and consult with asset owners and consultants to negotiate appropriate outcomes. This will include undertaking technical assessments, reviewing concept planning reports / plans, and making decisions on design suitability and delivery requirements for integration with other land use planning and capital works infrastructure.
• Draft ministerial correspondence, project reports, presentations, briefing notes, submissions, and other general correspondence. This will include providing input into the development/enhancement of Engineering Advisory Notes, design standards and technical specifications.
• Build relationships and collaborate successfully with stakeholders, both internal and external to ensure land development proposals achieve good outcomes for customers. This also requires communicating technical advice to non-technical audiences and ensuring that project outcomes align with program strategic priorities, objectives, and benefits.
• This position does not involve direct supervision of staff.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Hold a relevant professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Project Management or accreditation with a professional body recognised within Australia; or
• Hold a relevant building degree; or
• Have significant building or Infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience.
• Driver’s licence, C-Class, is essential.
• This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
• This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.
• Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) Membership of Engineers Australia or equivalent professional body is highly desirable.

Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to apply: Applicants should submit no more than a two-page response addressing the Selection Criteria of the Position Description, a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

City and Environment

City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.

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