Closes: 25 June 2025
Classification: Technical Officer Level 3
Salary: $87,882 - $98,645 plus superannuation
Position No: 17748
Directorate: Transport Canberra and City Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 June 2025
Contact Officer: Lisa Flederis on or (02) 6207 1580
Details: Join Transport Canberra and City Services as we deliver quality services that make Canberra a great place to live. We offer rewarding careers with great benefits, where you will work on projects that make a difference to the everyday lives of your family, friends, and community. We value our people, we support diversity and we strive to be a great place to work.
The primary responsibilities for this position are to;
* Manage contracts and service providers, perform asset maintenance and condition inspections, and carry out contract audits.
* Conduct field investigations, provide recommendations, make evidence-based decisions and prepare technical reports to senior management, residents and for Ministerial correspondence.
* Review, respond to and assess public land-use permits for events, nature strips, plans and construction activities within specified timeframes.
* Liaise with a number of stakeholders including but not limited to other government directorates, service providers, community groups and residents.
* Performance monitor service providers, conduct asset condition and maintenance audits.
* Provide technical input into and make evidence-based decisions regarding the development of policies, procedures and tenders in relation to the maintenance and management of urban open space assets.
* This position may involve the direct supervision of staff.
Eligibility/Other Requirements
* Relevant tertiary qualifications, such as Contract Management, Horticulture Environmental Science or equivalent is highly desirable.
* Fully competent in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
* Qualifications and experience in playground safety or willingness to obtain
* Tertiary qualifications relevant to Government procurement or contract management are desirable.
* Current manual drivers' licence
Note: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
How to Apply: Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include:
* A supporting statement outlining experience and/or ability and addressing the requirements for each of the six points listed in the Selection Criteria in the attached Position Description
* Contact details of two referees
* A current curriculum vitae (resume)
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
Important Information for Applicants
Effective from 1 July 2025, as part of the ACTPS 2025 Change Implementation Program, the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD), Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS), Access Canberra, and the Better Regulation Taskforce will amalgamate to form the new City and Environment Directorate. Further information about the Changes Implementation Program is available in the ACTPS 2025 Taskforce Report - Open Government Information.
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr