Project Director – Canberra Aquatic Centre (4-mo backfill)

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Capital Territory is seeking expressions of interest from ACT Public Service employees to undertake a temporary backfill opportunity as Project Director for four months (9 November 2026 – 1 March 2027) for the Canberra Aquatic Centre Project.

The Project Director will lead strategic planning, procurement and delivery, providing governance across commercial, technical, planning and stakeholder functions, and ensuring alignment with ACT Government priorities and best-practice

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (4-year or higher) with Professional Engineer recognition and ~10 years relevant experience; or
• Architecture degree with Professional Architect recognition and ~10 years relevant experience; or
• Project Management qualification or CPPD/CPPE certification with ~10 years relevant experience; or
• 10+ years relevant project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, procurement and delivery of the Canberra Aquatic Centre Project.
• Provide governance across commercial, technical, planning and stakeholder functions; manage procurement strategies, risk, budget and delivery outcomes.
• Collaborate with government, industry and community stakeholders to ensure alignment with ACT Government priorities and best-practice delivery.

Job description

The Australian Capital Territory is seeking expressions of interest from ACT Public Service employees to undertake a temporary backfill opportunity as Project Director for four months (9 November 2026 – 1 March 2027) for the Canberra Aquatic Centre Project.

The Project Director will lead strategic planning, procurement and delivery, providing governance across commercial, technical, planning and stakeholder functions, and ensuring alignment with ACT Government priorities and best-practice