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Closes: 01 September 2025

Classification: Infrastructure Manager/Specialist 3
Salary: $214,455 plus superannuation
Position No: 68210
Directorate: Suburban Land Agency
Advertised (Gazettal date): 25 August 2025
Contact Officer: Sarah Kim on SLAPlaceDeliveryExecutive@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 5680

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Details: Suburban Land Agency are seeking an experienced leader to fill the position of Program Director, Commercial Ventures (IMS3), commencing ASAP for up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

The Program Director, Commercial Ventures reports to the Executive Director – Place Delivery Group and is responsible for leading the planning, delivery, and oversight of commercial ventures with industry partners.

You will guide project teams to identify new opportunities and manage existing partnerships, including joint ventures and other commercial arrangements.

Working closely with colleagues across SLA and Government, you will help shape strategies that support the development of great places and deliver on both financial and community outcomes.

A key part of the role is building strong relationships with industry and government stakeholders to ensure projects align with broader strategic goals. We’re looking for a visionary leader with strong commercial and governance experience, who can drive collaboration, innovation, and results in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Pre-requisite Qualifications and/or Experience

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:

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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 10 years relevant experience in project management, as described in the work levels.

Notes: This is a temporary position available for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

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: Applicants should submit a supporting statement, addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and the Behavioural Capabilities of not more than two A4 pages outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role. A copy of a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees are to be provided.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button below.

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Note

This is a temporary position available for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.