Senior Director, Civil
Full-time Permanent
Closes: 30 July 2025
Classification: Infrastructure Manager/Specialist 3
Salary: $214,455 plus superannuation
Position No: 38351
Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 July 2025
Contact Officer: Shannon Rowe on
Shannon.Rowe@act.gov.au
or
(02) 6207 5759
Details: Infrastructure Canberra’s (iCBR) vision is to enrich and connect our communities through sustainable and transformative infrastructure, places and spaces. At iCBR, we are the Territory’s expert on capital infrastructure and our purpose is to efficiently develop, deliver and maintain infrastructure, places and spaces with our partners, for our community.
Within iCBR, the Delivery – Transport and Civil (T&C) group is responsible for the procurement and delivery of Tier 1 and 2 infrastructure projects for the people of Canberra. This includes projects such as the Light Rail Stage 2 program of works, Roads Infrastructure projects and Waste Infrastructure projects. The group also supports partner directorates, including Transport Canberra and City Services, the City Renewal Authority and the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate, in the delivery of tier 3 projects through provision of procurement and contract management services. Within T&C there are a range of teams who support the delivery of these projects, including the Program Delivery Office, the Commercial branch, Civil Infrastructure branch, Transport branch and the Waste Infrastructure Branch.
The position reports to Executive Branch Manager Civil Infrastructure and is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective planning, procurement and delivery of civil infrastructure projects, as well as managing the reporting aspect of ACT Government Capital Works programs, on behalf of and in partnership with partner directorates.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
Mandatory:
Positions classified as Infrastructure Manager/Specialist require 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 ten years relevant experience in Engineering; or
- 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 ten years relevant experience in Architecture; or
- Project Management – either:
- 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
- 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
- have at least 10 years relevant experience in Project Management.
Desirable
- Specific expertise in civil infrastructure project delivery is highly desirable.
- Experience in completing complex multi-disciplinary public infrastructure projects
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.
Notes: 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.
How to Apply: Please submit no more than a two-page written response addressing why you are best suited for this position and your experience against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the Position Description, along with a current Curriculum Vitae and contact details for two referees.
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