Closes: 16 December 2025
Classification: Executive Level 1.4
Position No: E1008
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 December 2025
Contact Officer: Jeremy Smith on or
Details: Are you looking to accelerate your leadership growth and capabilities by contributing at a high level to a front facing, operational service delivery directorate? Do you aspire to play a pivotal role in shaping the success and strategic direction of a diverse and dynamic directorate?
City and Environment Directorate (CED) are seeking an experienced leader to fill the position of Executive Branch Manager, Light Rail Operations commencing 21 January 2026 until 20 January 2031.
Light rail aims to increase public transport usage in Canberra and promote the ongoing liveability of the city. Light rail helps manage congestion caused by population growth along light rail corridors and across Canberra more broadly.
The Light Rail Operations branch is responsible for overseeing the successful operation of light rail by our contracted partner Canberra Metro and ensuring that the responsibilities of both the Territory and Canberra Metro, under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement, are achieved. The key roles are contract management, contract assurance, asset assurance, performance planning and monitoring and operational and incident management.
Transport Canberra Light Rail (TCLR) is responsible as the ACT Government representative under the Project Agreement for the management of the contract with Canberra Metro which is responsible for delivery and operation of the service. The branch manages the interactions with Canberra Metro and also leads coordination across the ACT Government of related activities, including emergency services, roads interfaces, legislation, planning approvals and ticketing and revenue protection. Light Rail Operations works closely with Major Project Canberra on the design and planning for future stages of Light Rail in the ACT.
The Executive Branch Manager Light Rail Operations is a key role within CED responsible for overseeing the successful operation and maintenance of light rail by the contracted partner. The Executive Branch Manager is responsible for managing the contract, creating and maintaining strong relationships with the contracted partner and resolving any contract related issues.
The role is supported by a small team subsequently ensuring the responsibilities of both the Territory and Canberra Metro under the Project Agreement are met during the Operating Phase of Light Rail. The team manages interactions with the Light Rail Operator and also leads co-ordination across the ACT Government of related activities, including emergency services, roads interfaces, legislation, planning approvals and ticketing and revenue protection.
Remuneration: The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from $289,335 - $298,258 depending on current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant. This includes a cash component of $254,964.
Contract: The successful applicant will be engaged under a performance-based long-term contract for a period of up to five years. Prospective applicants should be aware that long-term engagements are tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly.
Note: Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are requested to submit an application of no more than two pages, as well as a current curriculum vitae and the name and contact details of two referees.
Applications must be submitted .
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.
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