Closes: 18 January 2026
Classification:
Infrastructure Manager/Specialist 2
Salary:
$204,388 plus superannuation
Position No:
53805
Directorate:
Infrastructure Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date):
17 December 2025
Contact Officer:
Patrick Atkinson on or
Details:
The Design Lead is one of the key roles within the Canberra Aquatic Centre Project Team responsible for the execution of design deliverables across the project planning, delivery and completion. In particular, the Design Lead will be responsible for management of all design assignments, and management and monitoring of design related documentation/registers, and governance reports. The Design Lead will work directly with all internal and external stakeholders to drive the project objectives and achieve a successful fit for purpose outcome for the Canberra community.
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
Mandatory: Positions classified as Infrastructure Manager/Specialist require the occupant to hold recognised qualifications and/or experience in one or more of the following fields:
* 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 a least 10 years' relevant experience in Project Management, as prescribed in the attached work level descriptors.
Desirable
* The position requires substantial experience in design management of large-scale built form infrastructure projects.
* Demonstrated experience in contract management in an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and/or Design and Construct (D&C) contract environment is highly desirable.
* Knowledge of the ACT Government or other State Government procurement and delivery processes would be highly regarded.
Notes:
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. 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, flexible start, and finish times.
How to Apply:
Please submit a written response of no more than two pages outlining why you are best suited for this position. Your response should address your experience in relation to the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the Position Description. Please also include a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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.
Note
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.