18988

Closes: 09 July 2025

Classification: Infrastructure Officer 4
Salary: $147,928 - $167,363 plus superannuation
Position No: 18988
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 25 June 2025
Contact Officer: Graham Mundy on Graham.Mundy@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 0241

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Details: Are you a high performing project manager, who can lead a small team to effectively and efficiently deliver the key urban renewal and planning objectives of Government.

The Development and Implementation division is looking to fill on a short-term basis, an IO4 with strong project management skills and comprehensive knowledge of, and experience with, urban renewal and greenfield land development processes.

We value people with a breadth of professional experience, that bring innovative and solution-focussed ideas, enjoy being a part of multidisciplinary team, have a good eye for detail, and are committed to excellence in delivering on key Government objectives.

Brief description of the Branch

The Directorate is responsible for delivering planning policies, programs and projects that aim to improve the liveability of our city. Within the Directorate, the Development and Implementation Division is responsible for undertaking significant programs relating to the planning and sustainable development of our city. Key areas of focus include:

• land use planning and investigations to guide the delivery of greenfield and urban renewal land development
• demonstration projects to facilitate urban renewal and planning outcomes
• direct sales of land to support community needs
• infrastructure planning and studies to inform land use planning outcomes and ensure timely delivery of servicing infrastructure.

Brief description of the role and its requirements

The Land Supply team within the Development and Implementation division is responsible for a wide range of projects related to the supply of land for future development across Canberra and delivering various Government initiatives.

The team work on:

• complex urban renewal and greenfield projects involving multiple agencies and policy outcomes; and
• the management and delivery of site planning assessments to facilitate land supply and inform the Indicative Land Release Program.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Essential:

• Pre-requisite Qualifications and/or Experience - Positions classified as an Infrastructure Officer require the occupant to 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.

Highly Desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in relevant fields such as: Project Management, Urban Planning, Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Environmental Science, Infrastructure, Land Economics or Surveying.  A minimum of five years' experience in a relevant field

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 1 July 2025 until 31 December 2025. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. The successful applicant may be selected based on application only.

How to Apply: Expressions of interest are sought from potential candidates and should include a supporting statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the Selection Criteria and a current curriculum vitae.

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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Note

This is a temporary position available from 1 July 2025 until 31 December 2025. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.