Closes: 06 February 2026
Classification: Infrastructure Officer 4
Salary: $150,407 - $170,037 plus superannuation
Position No: 70150
Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 January 2026
Contact Officer: Helen Horsburgh on or
Details: The successful applicant will apply high order infrastructure order program and/or portfolio management, project management, contract management and procurement skills to the delivery of a broad range of design and construction projects for the ACT Government. This position reports to an Infrastructure Project Director in Civil Infrastructure.
The primary duties and responsibilities for this position include contributing to the delivery of a range of infrastructure procurement, contract management and project management and program management activities consistent with the project specific time, cost, quality and scoping targets. Act as a representative of the Principal in the delivery of a variety of construction and design and construction contracts. Provide construction related program management, project management, procurement and contract management services for advisory, design and construction activities. Review technical specifications, financial reports and briefs, and technical content of submissions and tender documents for adequacy, compliance and fitness for purpose on complex and/or high-risk projects or procurements. Monitoring and controlling time, cost and quality aspects of a program of procurement activities, contracts and projects.
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 ACT Public Service (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:
* 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
* 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 three years' relevant experience in Project Management; or
* Significant experience in Project Management.
Notes: 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.
How to apply: Please submit no more than a two-page written response addressing why you are best suited for this position and your experience against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the Position Description, along with a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
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