Strategic Cost and Estimating Advisor

Classification: Infrastructure Manager/Specialist 3

Salary: $214,455 plus superannuation

Position No: 69125

Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra

Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 November 2025

Contact Officer: Kyla Kerkow on or

Details: Turn numbers into strategy and shape the future of public infrastructure

Do you have a sharp eye for detail, a passion for cost intelligence, and the ability to turn data into actionable insights? Infrastructure Canberra is seeking a forward-thinking Strategic Cost and Estimating Lead to guide cost planning and budget management across our infrastructure portfolio.

You'll lead the development of standardised costing methodologies, support early-stage project planning, and build cost benchmarks using real-world data. Your expertise will help shape business cases, inform investment decisions, and ensure financial confidence across government and industry.

If you're ready to bring strategic thinking to the numbers game and help Canberra deliver smarter, better infrastructure — this is your opportunity.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Positions classified as an 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 at least ten years' relevant experience in project management, as described in the work levels.

Highly Desirable

• A Bachelor of Quantity Surveying, Bachelor of Construction management, or equivalent degree, and/or;
• Membership of the Australian Institute of Building (AIB), Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), or equivalent.

Notes: Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

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 .