▷ [High Salary] Project Manager | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Project Manager
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Details: Infrastructure Delivery (ID) is responsible for the delivery of the City and Environment Directorate (CED) Capital Works program on behalf of Roads ACT, City Presentation, ACT NOWaste, Transport Canberra, Libraries ACT, Sports and Recreation and other business area within the Directorate. We deliver infrastructure and public spaces that respond to community needs, seeking creative and innovative solutions to support effective delivery. This includes (but not limited to) public realm improvements, footpaths, roads, parks, bridges, cycle-lanes, shared paths, street lighting, public transport infrastructure, stormwater infrastructure, shopping centre upgrades, urban renewal, landfill cells, car park improvements, playgrounds and sportsground infrastructure.

Infrastructure Delivery is seeking a dynamic Project Manager with experience in urban and landscape design to join the Urban team.

The role is responsible for the planning, design scope, procurement and execution of key projects for CED and ensuring allocation of appropriate resources to deliver quality, timely and value for money outcomes that are fit for purpose and compliant with relevant policies, codes, regulations and legislation.

The role reports to a Senior Project Director within the section and is supported by a multi-disciplinary team of project managers responsible for the delivery of the capital works program to deliver great services to the Canberra community.

The primary tasks required to be undertaken include:

- Develop and effectively project manage multiple capital works projects through the engagement of ACT Government delivery agencies, consultancies and/or contractors.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships and communications with stakeholders, both internal to CED, other ACT Government Directorates and importantly with community and relevant stakeholder groups.
- Application of well-developed skills in project management and urban realm/ landscape design to meet demanding schedules as well as provide professional advice and assistance to other officers and managers within ID. These skills will include, guiding landscape/ public realm design, project planning, project budget management and legislative approvals.

Should you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Angela Hauzer on 02 6207 1612.

Please see attachedPosition Descriptionfor details of the duties to be undertaken.

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:

- Hold a relevant professional qualification in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Design, Engineering, or Project Management or accreditation with a professional body recognised within Australia; or
- Hold a relevant building degree; or
- Have significant building or Infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience with a minimum of seven years experience.
- Experience in the delivery of Urban Landscape Design projects.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or 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 four-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 via the Apply Now button below.

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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This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

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