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Principal project manager

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Posted: 13 March
Offer description

Closes: 25 March 2026

Classification: Infrastructure Officer 5
Salary: $178,704 plus superannuation
Position No: 70463
Directorate: City Renewal Authority
Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 March 2026
Contact Officer: Reuben Pellizzer on ***************@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 9***

Details: The City Renewal Authority (City Renewal) is charged with shaping the growth of the central parts of Canberra to make it a great place to live, explore and enjoy.

In partnership with the community, City Renewal aims to create an active city heart through the delivery of design-led, people-focussed urban renewal.

The role involves managing the delivery of public realm infrastructure projects, with responsibility for construction, contract and procurement activities.

Under limited direction, the position will:

* Represent City Renewal in providing advice on procurement, contract management, project development, and infrastructure delivery.
* Liaise and negotiate with directorates, contractors, consultants and public stakeholders to support the delivery of the infrastructure projects.
* Manage project performance by monitoring time, cost, quality, and outputs.
* Prepare Project Status Reports, briefs and provide advice to senior management, the executive team, and other government directorates.

If you have substantial experience in Project Management or infrastructure delivery we would love to hear from you.

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:

Hold a relevant professional qualification or accreditation with a professional body recognised within Australia; or

Hold a relevant building degree; or

Have significant building or infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience, in managing large-scale projects and making significant decisions impacting the organisation.

Notes: This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. This is a temporary position available from 12 April 2026 until 12 October 2026. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please provide your supporting statement of no more than two pages that addresses the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description; a copy of your current curriculum vitae; and contact details of two referees.

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.

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This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. This is a temporary position available from 12 April 2026 until 12 October 2026.

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