Assessment Officer in Canberra

Classification: Infrastructure Officer 2

Salary: $102,776 - $117,307 plus superannuation

Position No: 24408

Directorate: City and Environment

Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 October 2026

Contact Officer: Anand Joshi on ***********@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 4***

Closes: 10 November 2026

Details: Infrastructure Development Delivery is responsible for the delivery, review and acceptance of CED municipal infrastructure including:

• CED capital works and infrastructure delivery program including for Roads ACT, City Presentation, ACT NoWaste, Transport Canberra, Libraries ACT, Domestic Animal Services and other business units.
• Ensures quality outcomes of Transport and Territory Municipal Services (TTMS) gifted assets for development across the city through design review and asset acceptance.
• Major project interface and coordination for TTMS assets on light rail and major road projects – project scope and performance requirements, design review and acceptance, traffic modelling validation, and asset handover.

This position is responsible for the technical review and approval of post development application (post DA) submissions to ensure they meet relevant design standards, specifications and codes so that they are safe and fit for purpose. The position holder is responsible for accepting constructed assets to be handed over to CED.

The primary responsibilities for this position are to:

• Provide input into the assessment of a wide range of post DA submissions and provide technical responses against design standards, codes, guidelines and policies, within given timeframes.
• Identify non-conformance of post DA submissions and liaise with asset owners and industry partners to negotiate appropriate outcomes.
• Assist in the assessment, inspections and accept infrastructure assets that are built as part of subdivision and infill developments in the ACT.
• Coordinate and oversee any DRAA involvement in site activities ensuring appropriate site presence.
• Ensure all handover documentation is submitted, stored and/or distributed in line with branch processes, and the operational areas who will be responsible for the ongoing management and maintenance of the asset. This includes but is not limited to works as executed drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, keys and access codes.

This position does not involve direct supervision of staff.

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: Professional / Technical Skills

Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering or related disciplines with the ability to be eligible for membership with a professional association.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of extension 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.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service. Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

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.