Project Director

Closes: 20 January 2026

Classification:
Infrastructure Manager/Specialist 1

Salary:
$191,177 plus superannuation

Position No:
10272

Directorate:
Infrastructure Canberra

Advertised (Gazettal date):
06 January 2026

Contact Officer:
Simon Webber on or

Details:
The Health Projects Branch delivers capital works and infrastructure projects on behalf of government and across ACT Government portfolios, undertaking tendering, risk management, contract management and project management activities. Its remit includes clinical and mental health buildings, hospital services and medical upgrades. The Health Projects Branch also develops and implements innovative procurement and construction techniques for new approaches to project delivery.

The Team is responsible for ensuring the Territory has great health infrastructure, whether that is building a new asset, modernising or refurbishing existing assets. We are looking for team members who can rise to the challenge of working in complex and 'live' clinical environments

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.

Mandatory
Eligibility/Other requirements:
Qualifications
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:

• 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.

Desirable: Experience in the delivery of health infrastructure and live operating facility projects.

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:
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.

Please provide copies of relevant degrees and qualifications as per the mandatory requirements outlined in the Position Description.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.