38596

Closes: 26 November 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 38596
Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 12 November 2026
Contact Officer: Colin Maher on iCBR.TandCProjectResourcing@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 8381

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Details: Are you an experienced environmental professional looking to influence some of Canberra's most significant infrastructure projects?

Infrastructure Canberra is seeking a strategic and motivated Director, Environmental Management to lead environmental planning, approvals and compliance activities across major transport and civil infrastructure projects, including the Light Rail program and other critical city-shaping initiatives.

In this leadership role, you will:

• Lead environmental management and compliance for major infrastructure projects.
• Manage planning and environmental approvals across ACT and Commonwealth jurisdictions.
• Provide expert advice on environmental risk, sustainability and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong relationships with government agencies, contractors, technical specialists and stakeholders.
• Lead a small team and contribute to the successful delivery of complex, high-profile projects.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience managing environmental approvals and compliance for major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of ACT and Commonwealth planning and environmental legislation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to delivering practical outcomes.

Highly desirable qualifications and experience include environmental science, environmental management or engineering, as well as experience in contaminated land management, habitat restoration or infrastructure sustainability programs.

Join a team that delivers infrastructure which enriches and connects Canberra's communities while supporting sustainable and innovative outcomes for the Territory.

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: This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of 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 current curriculum vitae
• A pitch of no more than two pages outlining your experience, skills and suitability for the role.

When preparing your pitch, focus on examples that demonstrate your experience managing environmental approvals, compliance and stakeholder relationships on complex infrastructure projects. Highlight the outcomes you achieved, your role in delivering them, and how your experience aligns with the requirements of this position.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. 

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

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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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of permanency.