Closes: 11 February 2026
Classification: Infrastructure Manager/Specialist 3
Salary: $217,599 +AIRN plus superannuation
Position No: 69424
Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 February 2026
Contact Officer: Kristin Blume on or
Details: Pipeline, Capability and Estate is seeking a suitably qualified applicant for a short-term opportunity as Principal Program Manager, Strategic Asset Management and Infrastructure Planning from 03 March 2026 to19 March 2026, with possibility of extension.
In this role you will lead the Project Initiation, Planning and Development Branch (PIPD). PIPD is Infrastructure Canberra's (iCBR) trusted advisor for infrastructure planning, business case development, coordination and post implementation review. PIPD provides strategic oversight of the iCBR asset portfolio as land and building custodian, and you will also have oversight of $30m+ capital works program design, governance, reporting and advice on iCBR owned assets.
The successful candidate will require strategic leadership capabilities, a proven record of achievement within a customer focused environment, sound judgement, exceptional interpersonal, communication and representation capabilities, with the capacity to work calmly in a complex and dynamic environment being essential.
We are looking for leaders who value partnerships and can lead a branch of 20+ staff in a client-focused, strategic role.
Experience in leadership roles relating to capital works reporting and business case development, property, strategic asset management, heritage or sustainability policy would be desirable but not mandatory.
This position has an approved Attraction and Retention Incentive up to the equivalent of a Senior Executive Service Band one, which will be paid pro-rata for the acting period.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
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 qualification) and minimum of ten years relevant experience in Engineering; or
* Architecture – a three-year degree or higher qualification accredit by an Australian State or Territory architecture authority for recognition as a Professional Architect (including recognition of equivalent overseas qualifications) and 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 minimum of ten years relevant experience in project management; or
* Certification by a professional body, such as the Australia 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 Australia 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:
* Knowledge of the ACT Government or other Federal or State Government Cabinet, budget, planning and delivery processes would be highly regarded.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 03 March 2026 to 19 March 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
A merit pool will be established, and this Expression of Interest (EOI) may be used to fill similar short-term vacancies in the coming 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.
How to apply: Please provide a pitch and your curriculum vitae, including details of at least one referee.
Your one-to-two-page pitch should include at least two to three examples that demonstrate how you would be suited to contribute to the iCBR in this leadership role.
Applications should be submitted .
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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Note
This is a temporary position available from 03 March 2026 to 19 March 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.