Closes: 19 May 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 70568
Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 May 2026
Contact Officer: Andrew Phelan on *************@act.gov.au or 0478 854 ***
Details: Infrastructure Canberra’s vision is to enrich and connect our communities through sustainable and transformative infrastructure, places and spaces. At Infrastructure Canberra (iCBR), we are the Territory’s expert on capital infrastructure and property, working collaboratively with our partners to efficiently deliver and maintain high-quality infrastructure, places and spaces for the ACT community.
Within Infrastructure Canberra, Delivery – Places and Spaces is responsible for whole-of-life asset management, property maintenance, and the delivery of property-related programs and upgrades across the ACT Government portfolio. This includes managing government-owned and managed buildings, coordinating planned and reactive maintenance, and delivering targeted upgrade programs to ensure assets are safe, compliant, fit for purpose and responsive to community needs.
The Assistant Director – Property Upgrades sits within the Intake and Security business unit, part of the Property Services Operations Branch. Intake and Security delivers property management, maintenance and upgrade services across a diverse portfolio of ACT Government properties, supporting agencies, community organisations and commercial service providers through responsive, customer-focused service delivery.
The Assistant Director – Property Upgrades provides high-level leadership and coordination of property upgrade works, including disability modifications and security-related upgrades. The role is responsible for overseeing the triage, prioritisation and delivery of works, managing procurement and scope changes, ensuring governance and compliance requirements are met, and monitoring budgets, performance and outcomes. The position plays a key role in stakeholder engagement, working closely with ACT Government directorates, internal teams and contractors to deliver cost-effective, timely and high-quality upgrade outcomes.
This role requires strong judgement, coordination and communication skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities, manage risk and support continuous improvement in service delivery. The position also provides leadership, guidance and supervision to staff and contractors, contributing to a positive, collaborative and high-performing team environment.
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: Qualification/s in project management, procurement or building fields are desirable.
Notes: 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:
* Submit 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.
* A current curriculum vitae and names and contact details for two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
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