Project Manager in Canberra

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

• Design review and asset acceptance for offsite works associated with private development;
• CED capital works and infrastructure delivery program including for City Operations, ACT NoWaste, Transport Canberra, Libraries ACT, Domestic Animal Services and other business units;
• Major project interface and coordination including the directorate’s involvement in light rail and major road projects – project scope and performance requirements, design review and acceptance, traffic modelling validation, and asset handover.

The Project Manager is responsible for assisting with the planning, design scope, procurement and execution of key capital projects for CED. The role is responsible for ensuring allocation of appropriate resources to deliver quality, timely and value for money outcomes that are fit for purpose and compliant with relevant policies, codes, regulations and legislation. The role reports to a senior project director within the section and is supported by a multi-disciplinary team of project managers responsible for the delivery of the capital works program to deliver great services to the Canberra community.

The primary tasks required to be undertaken include:

• Develop and effectively assist with the project management of capital works projects through the engagement of ACT Government delivery agencies, consultancies and/or contractors.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships and communications with stakeholders, both internal to CED, other ACT Government Directorates and importantly with community and relevant stakeholder groups.
• Apply sound skills in project management to meet demanding schedules. These skills will include project planning, project budget management and legislative approvals.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Relevant professional qualification in Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering or Project Management or accreditation with a professional body recognised within Australia; or
• Significant level of building or Infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience.

This is a temporary position available immediately for two years with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. 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.