70570

Closes: 22 September 2026

Classification: Infrastructure Manager/Specialist 1
Salary: $191,177 plus superannuation
Position No: 70570
Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 15 September 2026
Contact Officer: Jason Hart on Jason.Hart@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 3423

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Details: As the Project Director, Delivery Strategy and Planning, reporting to the Program Director, Delivery Strategy, Capability and Partnerships and Branch Manager, Delivery - Housing, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Territory's forward social housing Capital Works Program and the delivery of Commonwealth-supported initiatives.

You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, demonstrating strong self-leadership and effectively managing key stakeholder relationships across the Territory. You will identify and resolve complex issues and deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with Whole of Government objectives and commitments relating to public housing.

You will also provide strategic leadership and oversight of project-specific planning, design and procurement activities that support the successful delivery of the Capital Works Program. Success in this role will require you to draw on the right skills and expertise in a manner that is responsive to the operating environment, align team performance with organisational priorities, and build capability to achieve strategic and operational objectives.

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

Mandatory:

• 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, as described in the work levels.

Desirable:

• Significant experience in managing, planning and delivering housing infrastructure projects/programs.
• Experience in Knowledge of ACT Government procurement and budget processes, or the demonstrated ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.

Note: This is a temporary position available 28 September 2026 until 27 September 2027. 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:

1. A pitch of no more than two pages outlining how your Skills, Experience and Capabilities align with the Position Description, along with details of any relevant tertiary qualifications.
2. Your curriculum vitae

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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Note

This is a temporary position available 28 September 2026 until 27 September 2027.