Senior Manager | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 06 August 2026

Classification: Infrastructure Manager/Specialist 1
Salary: $191,177 plus superannuation
Position No: 14835
Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 30 July 2026
Contact Officer: Casey Campbell on iCBR.TandCProjectResourcing@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 7907

Details: Within Infrastructure Canberra (iCBR), the Delivery – Transport and Civil (T&C) group is responsible for the procurement and delivery of Tier 1 and 2 infrastructure projects for the people of Canberra. Within T&C there are a range of teams who support the delivery of these projects, including the Program Delivery Office, the Commercial branch, Civil Infrastructure branch, Transport branch and the Waste Infrastructure Branch.

The Civil Infrastructure Branch within the Delivery – Transport and Civil in Infrastructure Canberra is responsible for the effective and efficient development and delivery of civil construction with a focus on safety, value for money and collaboration in support of the Governments capital works program. This approach is applied across the asset lifecycle from feasibility assessment and engineering design to construction, asset handover, and financial completion.

The Australian Capital Territory Public Service (ACTPS) is a values-based organisation where all employees are expected to embody the prescribed core values of respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation, as well demonstrate the related signature behaviours.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Mandatory:

Positions classified as Infrastructure Manager/Specialist require 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 ten years relevant experience in Engineering; or
• 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 ten years relevant experience in Architecture; 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 ten years relevant experience in Project Management; or
  • have a least 10 years relevant experience in Project Management.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 28 August 2026 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.

How to Apply: Please submit no more than a two-page written response addressing why you are suited for the position and your experienced 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 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.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 28 August 2026 with the possibility of permanency.