31100

Closes: 02 November 2026

Classification: Infrastructure Manager/Specialist 2
Salary: $204,388 plus superannuation
Position No: 31100
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 October 2026
Contact Officer: SophieJ Clement on SophieJ.Clement@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 4857

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Details: Infrastructure Development Delivery is responsible for the delivery, review and acceptance of CED municipal infrastructure including: CED capital works and infrastructure delivery program including for Roads ACT, City Presentation, ACT NoWaste, Transport Canberra, Libraries ACT, Domestic Animal Services and other business units. Ensures quality outcomes of Transport and Territory Municipal Services (TTMS) gifted assets for development across the city through design review and asset acceptance. Major project interface and coordination for TTMS assets on light rail and major road projects – project scope and performance requirements, design review and acceptance, traffic modelling validation, and asset handover.

As a senior leader within CED, this role requires a dynamic person who can inspire, energise and positively influence team and individual outcomes. The role is responsible for supervising, managing and motivating a team, and providing appropriate support and guidance. Effective employee engagement skills are a key enabler in the performance of this role, as is a values‑based leadership style and strong program management expertise.

This position requires a leader with a strong, considered and engaging people focus to successfully deliver and drive a culture of respect, and a desire to achieve customer service excellence. The ideal candidate will possess an innate ability to draw on the right skills in a contextually and environmentally appropriate manner, align team performance and develop capacity to achieve organisational objectives. AS well as model commitment to continual learning, encouraging ongoing development to engage the right people to the right roles.

The Senior Director Facilities will be responsible for:

• professional technical input, coordination and management of City and Environment Directorate requirements for the successful development and delivery of infrastructure projects for Canberra.
• exceptional leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

The Senior Director Facilities is accountable for:

• professional input and coordination of planning, design and construction activities and subsequent interfaces within City and Environment Directorate operational areas.
• ensuring City Services meets its obligations in accordance with the City and Environment Directorate Operating Protocol.
• being the single point interface for City and Environment Directorate on various elements relating to the planning, design, construction, and operations and maintenance of capital works projects with a focus on NoWaste, Sport and Recreation, municipal infrastructure and general facility projects.
• ensuring high-quality technical input is provided (and coordinating that of City Services representatives) within the project timelines.
• coordination and implementation of activities between Infrastructure Development Delivery and Transport Territory and Municipal Services within City and Environment.

The role reports to the Executive Branch Manager, Infrastructure Development Delivery.

Please see attached position description for details of the duties to be undertaken.

Should you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Sophie Clement on 02 6207 4857.

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

Positions classified as an Infrastructure Manager/Specialist require the occupant to hold recognised qualifications and/or experience in one or more of the following fields:

• Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban planning - a three-year degree or higher qualification accredited by an Australian State or Territory architecture authority for recognition as a Professional Architect/ landscape Architect/ Planner/ Urban planner (including recognition of equivalent overseas qualifications) and a minimum of ten years relevant experience in the field; or
• 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 ten years relevant experience in Engineering; or
• Project Management – either:

1. 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 ten years relevant experience in project management; or
2. 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 ten years relevant experience in project management; or
3. have at least ten years’ relevant experience in project management, as described in the work levels.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately up to for 18 months with the possibility of extension or permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply:

• Please submit a written response of no more than Two-pages addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. Please provide evidence of your suitability for the role demonstrating how your Skills, Knowledge and Experience make you the best candidate for this position.
• Succinct applications that clearly demonstrate applicants’ contribution towards successful team projects will be viewed highly.
• Applications should also include a current curriculum vitae and the name and contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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 up to for 18 months with the possibility of extension or permanency