Program Director

Classification: Infrastructure Manager/Specialist 3

Salary: $214,455 plus superannuation

Position No: 66734, several

Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra

Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 November 2025

Contact Officer: Helen Horsburgh on or

Details: Within Infrastructure Canberra, the Delivery – Transport and Civil Infrastructure (T&C) is responsible for the procurement and delivery of Tier one and two infrastructure projects for the people of Canberra. This includes projects such as the light rail stage two program of works, roads infrastructure projects and waste Infrastructure projects.

The division also supports partner directorates, including City and Environment Directorate and the City Renewal Authority, in the delivery of Tier three projects through provision of procurement and contract management services. Within T&C there are a range of branches who support the delivery of these projects, including the Civil, Transport, Waste Infrastructure and Program Delivery Office.

These positions will lead Project Teams, reporting directly to the Executive Branch Manager Civil Infrastructure or the Program Director, Transport and Civil Infrastructure, to provide continuity of the delivery of key Roads and Civil projects ensuring alignment of the technical, commercial, contractual, legal, environmental and approvals aspects of infrastructure to ensure the successful delivery of the overall infrastructure program.

This process will aim to temporarily fill three IM3 positions while nominal occupants are on leave:

• 24 December 2025 to 2 February 2026
• 12 January 2026 to 30 January 2026
• 22 January 2026 to 27 February 2026

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:

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, as prescribed in the attached work level descriptors.

Desirable

• The position requires substantial experience in construction responsibilities of large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly waste and roads infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience in a range of different contract management requirements including, PPP, design then construct and/or Design & Construct contract environment is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the ACT Government or other State Government procurement and delivery processes would be highly regarded, such as demonstrated experience with GC21.

Notes: These are temporary full-time positions available between 24 December 2025 and 27 February 2026, covering three appointment periods: 24 December 2025 to 02 February 2026, 12 January 2026 to 30 January 2026, and 22 January 2026 to 27 February 2026.

Selection may be based on applications and referee reports only.

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.

Applications should be submitted .

These are temporary full-time positions available between 24 December 2025 and 27 February 2026, covering three appointment periods: 24 December 2025 to 02 February 2026, 12 January 2026 to 30 January 2026, and 22 January 2026 to 27 February 2026.