Infrastructure Canberra’s (iCBR) vision is to enrich and connect our communities through sustainable and transformative infrastructure, places and spaces. At iCBR, we are the Territory’s expert on capital infrastructure, and our purpose is to efficiently develop, deliver and maintain infrastructure, places and spaces without our partners, for our community.
The Design Manager role contributes to the effective management of design activities, business standards, and documentation across two projects: Canberra Aquatic Centre and Kingston Art Precinct. Working closely with the Project Directors and the Design Lead, integrated project team, broader iCBR, and key stakeholders, the position helps drive project objectives and deliver fit‑for‑purpose outcomes.
Eligibility/Other requirements: Positions classified as an Infrastructure Officer require the occupant to hold recognised qualifications and/or experience in one or more of the following fields:
Mandatory:
- Hold a relevant professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Project Management 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.
Desirable:
- Experience in planning, design and delivery of tier one social and/or cultural infrastructure projects is highly desirable and will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of the ACT Government or other State Government procurement and delivery processes would be highly regarded.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 22 December 2025 until 24 April 2026 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. 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.
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, adaptable start, and finish times.
How to apply: Please submit a two‑page pitch addressing the Selection Criteria ("What you require"), taking into consideration the primary responsibilities of this position (as stated in ‘Your Duties and Responsibilities’). Please also submit a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two references.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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