Closes: 04 February 2026
Classification: Infrastructure Manager/Specialist 3
Salary: $217,599 plus superannuation
Position No: 70450
Directorate: Suburban Land Agency
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 January 2026
Contact Officer: Josie Khng on or
Details: Join us at Suburban Land Agency (SLA) as Senior Advisor – Commercial.
We are looking for an experienced and forward‑thinking Special Advisor to help shape how land is released and developed across the ACT. If you're passionate about creating great places and building strong partnerships with industry, government, and the community, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.
What You'll Do
In this senior advisory role, you will:
* Work closely with the ACT Government Solicitor and external legal and commercial experts to design effective land release and development structures.
* Lead engagement with industry and stakeholders to develop collaborative, innovative approaches to place‑making.
* Strengthen partnerships across SLA, government, and the private sector.
* Support policy development and project delivery aligned with Government priorities and SLA's financial and community goals.
* Provide strategic advice on commercial arrangements including joint ventures, partnerships, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Englobo releases.
* Guide project teams in assessing commercial opportunities and ensuring strong governance, risk management and performance.
* Represent SLA in meetings with government agencies, industry groups and the community.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a leader with:
* Deep expertise in structuring commercial arrangements.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills.
* The ability to provide clear strategic advice and work collaboratively across diverse teams.
* A passion for helping create thriving, sustainable communities.
If you're ready to bring your commercial acumen, leadership and creativity to a role that shapes the future of Canberra's places and communities, we'd love to hear from you.
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: This position requires 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 10 years' relevant experience in engineering.
* 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 10 years' relevant experience in architecture.
* Project Management
* 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 10 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 10 years' relevant experience in project management; or
* At least 10 years' relevant experience in project management.
Highly regarded knowledge and experience
* Extensive knowledge of residential, commercial, and industrial land development in Canberra
* Established network of trusted industry stakeholder relationships
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant area – such as law, engineering, project management and/or planning
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 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. 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.
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 .
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 immediately until March 2028 with the possibility of permanency.