Closes: 20 February 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 70449
Directorate: Suburban Land Agency
Advertised (Gazettal date): 06 February 2026
Contact Officer: Josie Khng on or
Details: Join the Suburban Land Agency's (SLA) Place Delivery Group (PDG) and use your procurement and contract expertise to help deliver great places for the Canberra community. We're a friendly, collaborative team that takes pride in doing meaningful work for a growing city.
As our Contracts Director, you'll lead the development, implementation and administration of contracts that support land development and infrastructure delivery. You'll ensure compliance with ACT Government legislation and policy, manage risk and performance, and work closely with the SLA Procurement Team to support agency‑wide procurement reform. This role is perfect for someone who loves bringing order, clarity and good judgement to complex commercial work. If you're the kind of leader who can spot risks early and help teams make informed decisions, you'll thrive here.
What You'll Do
Lead PDG's procurement function, working closely with project teams
Oversee contract performance, probity and risk
Represent PDG on evaluation panels and support industry engagement
Provide high‑level advice on procurement and contract strategies
Prepare briefs, documentation and evaluation materials
Manage PDG's contract register, variations and compliance
Mentor the Contracts Officer and build strong internal relationships
Liaise with ACT Government Solicitor and stay across legislative changes
Deliver accurate reporting to senior executives, Board and Ministers
Why you'll love working with us
Your work directly benefits Canberra's community
You'll join a supportive, values‑driven team
You'll contribute to meaningful projects and procurement reform
You'll enjoy a positive, flexible and inclusive workplace
If you're ready to bring your expertise to a team that's passionate about delivering great outcomes for Canberra, we'd love to hear from you.
Applicants from the private sector are encouraged to demonstrate equivalent experience such as managing commercial contracts, navigating regulatory frameworks, or leading risk-based decision-making, even if not within a government context.
This process may also be used to fill similar temporary or permanent roles in the Place Delivery Group. If you're found suitable, you'll join a merit pool. This means we may contact you about other similar opportunities, and you can choose whether to accept—without having to apply again.
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
Highly Desirable:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in law, business, procurement, contract management, commerce, or a related field.
Procurement or contract management certification, such as:
Certificate IV or Diploma in Government (Procurement & Contracting)
CIPS or equivalent professional accreditation
Experience working with legal advisers (e.g. ACT Government Solicitor) on contract drafting, risk or dispute matters.
Experience in infrastructure, land development, or construction‑related procurement.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 March 2028 with the possibility of permanency.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. 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.
How to Apply: Applicants should provide a pitch of not more than two A4 pages, outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role based on the Position Description. A copy of a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees are to be provided.
You can find out more about how to provide a pitch here.
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 until 30 March 2028 with the possibility of permanency.