Project Manager | Full-time Permanent

Closes: 10 July 2026

Classification: Infrastructure Manager/Specialist 1

Salary: $191,177 plus superannuation

Position No: 71642

Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra

Advertised (Gazettal date): 26 June 2026

Contact Officer: Joey Rose on iCBR.TandCProjectResourcing@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 9212

Details: Infrastructure Canberra’s (iCBR) vision is to enrich and connect our communities through sustainable and transformative infrastructure, places and spaces. At iCBR, we are the Territory’s expert on capital infrastructure, and our purpose is to efficiently develop, deliver and maintain infrastructure, places and spaces with our partners, for our community.

Within Infrastructure Canberra, Delivery - Transport and Civil (T&C) Infrastructure is responsible for the procurement and delivery of Tier 1 and 2 infrastructure projects for the people of Canberra. This includes projects such as the Light Rail Stage 2 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 3 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 (PDO).

The Project Manager sits within the Waste Infrastructure team and reports to the Senior Project Manager. Under limited direction you will apply high order infrastructure project management and procurement skills to the delivery of a broad range of design and construction projects for the ACT Government, including leading procurement and contract management activities and leading and contributing to the delivery of a range of infrastructure procurements.

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.

Notes: 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. As part of the ACTPS Engineering Workforce Plan, women are also encouraged to apply.

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.

For Infrastructure Officer, Infrastructure Manager or Senior/Professional Officer roles: Please provide copies of relevant degrees and qualifications as per the mandatory requirements outlined in the position description.

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.

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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