Senior Project Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency Infrastructure Officer 2 ($102,776 - $117,307) | PN26169, Several Infrastructure Canberra Closes: 16 November 2026 View details ➜

Senior Project Officer Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Details: We deliver infrastructure for the Canberra community, improving our liability, enabling a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable city.

The three main components to iCBR is:

• Planning, procuring, and delivering infrastructure designated by the ACT Government as major projects or programs.
• Delivering other whole-of-government infrastructure programs and projects in partnership with other directorates, including supporting and coordinating the ACT Infrastructure Plans.
• Provide expert property management and maintenance services to the ACT Government and community through Delivery- Education, Health and Justice and Places and Spaces groups.

What we offer

• Interesting and fulfilling work in a unique government environment where you can see the impact you have on the Government and Canberra community.
• The opportunity to work with passionate, innovative and experienced team with support for you to excel in the organisation and your role.
• A flexible workplace with modern fit out enabling activity-based work.
• The opportunity to develop and grow in a government infrastructure delivery agency.

The team you will work in

The Team is responsible for ensuring the Territory has safe, functional and contemporary public facilities, whether that is building new schools and health facilities, modernising existing assets, replacing ageing infrastructure, or improving accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. This includes the delivery and management of capital works, maintenance and infrastructure projects across education, health, community and justice facilities.

The Team is also responsible for asset management and capital works delivery for properties that iCBR is custodian of or manages on behalf of the Education Directorate, Health Directorate, Community Services Directorate, Justice and Community Safety Directorate, and other ACT Government agencies as required. The Team provides technical expertise and strategic advice to inform asset investment and maintenance decisions.

In addition, the Team oversees procurement, contract planning and contract management for capital works and maintenance programs, acts as Panel Manager for managed panel arrangements, and leads other procurement activities undertaken by the group. The Team provides specialist advice, governance, centralised reporting, and program oversight to support the effective delivery of government infrastructure and services across the Territory.

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:

• Hold a relevant professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Project Management, or accreditation with a professional body recognised within Australia, or
• Hold a relevant building degree, or
• Hold a Relevant building trade qualification, or
• Have significant building or Infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience.
• Asbestos awareness card or a willingness to obtain - Asbestos Awareness Training and evidence of completion delivered by a Registered Training Organisation is required before commencement, for further information refer to: Asbestos Awareness Training - WorkSafe ACT
• Hold or have the capacity to obtain Silica Awareness.
• Hold or have the capacity to obtain Work Health and Safety qualifications (Certificate IV);
• Hold a current driver’s licence (car).

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

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 .

Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of Six months with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency.

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