Deputy Commerical Lead
Full-time Temporary
Closes: 08 July 2025
Classification: Infrastructure Manager/Specialist 2
Salary: $201,374 plus superannuation
Position No: 45343
Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 24 June 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 and 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 division 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 and 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 Deputy Commercial Lead will work with the Commercial Lead to manage and negotiate key commercial and legal issues associated with the procurement and delivery of key infrastructure projects within the group, provide comprehensive and effective management by monitoring, reviewing, assessing and managing reporting outputs on project's progress and finances, and compile and write reports and briefs on complex issues related to the commercial aspects of procurement and delivery of projects within the responsibility of the group.
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: 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:
- 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:
- A degree or diploma in a relevant commercial, legal or technical field (a copy needs to be provided with your application) – or demonstrated relevant equivalent experience;
- Demonstrated relevant experience of managing significant projects;
- Experience in delivering significant infrastructure projects in PPP or collaborative contracting environments; and
- Experience in the delivery of transport and / or civil projects.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 11 July 2025 until 19 January 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. 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.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
Note
This is a temporary position available from 11 July 2025 until 19 January 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.