Closes: 28 April 2026
Classification: Infrastructure Officer 2
Salary: $102,776 - $117,307 plus superannuation
Position No: 71127
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 April 2026
Contact Officer: Xunyong Li on or (02) 6207 6802
Details: The Infrastructure Development Delivery Branch is seeking a high‐performing Project Officer to join the Major Projects Interface Coordination (MPIC) Unit within City Operations.
Infrastructure Development Delivery (IDD) is responsible for the delivery, review and acceptance of CED municipal infrastructure including:
* delivery of the CED capital works and infrastructure programs for City Operations, ACT NoWaste, Transport Canberra, Libraries ACT, Domestic Animal Services and other business units;
* design review and asset acceptance for offsite works associated with private development; and
* major projects interface and coordination, including the directorate's involvement in light rail and major road projects, encompassing scope and performance requirements, design review and acceptance, and asset handover.
The MPIC Unit provides technical input, coordination and management of City Operations requirements for major transport and roads infrastructure projects delivered by the Infrastructure Canberra Directorate (iCBR). MPIC acts as a central point of contact for projects requiring coordinated subject matter expert input, approvals and decisions from City Operations asset owner teams, and supports quality assurance and compliance across the design and construction phases.
The successful applicant will support the MPIC team in the coordination of major projects and assist in reviewing technical submissions to ensure compliance with relevant design standards, specifications, codes and operational requirements. The role also supports design reviews, construction activities and asset handover processes to ensure outcomes align with City Operations and asset owner expectations.
Under broad direction, the Project Officer will assist with a range of project coordination, technical and administrative activities, including maintaining decision and issues registers, assisting with site inspections, and supporting interface management tasks. The role involves reviewing technical documentation, identifying non‐conformances, and working collaboratively with project teams and asset owners to resolve issues or support escalation where required. The Project Officer will also work closely with stakeholders across City Operations and other government agencies. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Please see attached Position Description for details of the duties to be undertaken.
Should you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Xunyong Li on 02 6207 6802
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:
* Relevant professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Project Management or accreditation with a professional body recognised within Australia; or
* relevant building degree; or
* sound general level of building or Infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of two years with the possibility of permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please submit:
* A written response of no more than two-pages addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. Please provide evidence of your suitability for the role demonstrating how your Skills, Knowledge and Experience make you the best candidate for this position. Succinct applications that clearly demonstrate applicants' contribution towards successful team projects will be viewed highly.
* Applications should also include a current curriculum vitae and the name and contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
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.
City and Environment
City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.
#LI-DNI
Note
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of two years with the possibility of permanency.