School Infrastructure Management Compliance Officer

Council Jobs; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Council Jobs in Canberra is seeking a School Infrastructure Management Compliance Officer to support compliance, facilities management and infrastructure services across ACT public schools. The role collaborates with the Education Facilities Team to implement and monitor compliance programs, coordinate contractors, and maintain records to ensure safe, compliant school facilities and assets.

The position works under the IO3 Compliance Manager and Senior Director, assisting with compliance

Qualifications

• Mandatory: hold a relevant professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Project Management, or a relevant building degree.
• Significant building or infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of compliance, facilities management and infrastructure services across ACT public schools.
• Assist with compliance monitoring, site inspections and contractor coordination.
• Maintain compliance registers and records systems.
• Prepare correspondence, reports and compliance documentation.

Skills

Infrastructure knowledge

Project management experience

Education

Engineering/Architecture/PM qualification

Accreditation by a professional body in Australia

Job description

School Infrastructure Management Compliance Officer

Classification: Infrastructure Officer 2
Salary: $102,776 - $117,307 plus superannuation
Position No: 27494, Several
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 November 2026
Contact Officer: ElissaL Pirotta on***************@act.gov.auor(02) 6207 5***

Details: The School Infrastructure Management (SIM) Compliance Officer supports the delivery of compliance, facilities management and infrastructure services across ACT public schools. Working within the Education Facilities Team, the position assists in the implementation and monitoring of compliance programs, supports contractor and consultant activities, and undertakes administrative and operational tasks that contribute to the safe, efficient and compliant management of school facilities and assets.

Working under the direction of the IO3 Compliance Manager, the role assists with compliance monitoring activities, site inspections, contractor coordination, records management, and the maintenance of compliance registers and corporate information systems. The position supports the identification, tracking and resolution of compliance-related matters across a range of infrastructure and facilities management activities, ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow-up of actions.

The SIM Compliance Officer works closely with Education Facilities Officers, contractors, consultants, school representatives and internal stakeholders to support compliance obligations, facilitate infrastructure works and contribute to the delivery of maintenance, asset management and capital improvement programs. The role provides operational support through the preparation of correspondence, reports and compliance documentation, and contributes to the continuous improvement of systems, processes and record-keeping practices.

The position requires well-developed organisational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities within established policies, procedures and timeframes. A sound understanding of facilities management, maintenance, construction, compliance administration or asset management environments is desirable, together with the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures.

The role requires a working knowledge of ACT Government policies and procedures, including procurement, records management and infrastructure-related compliance requirements. The successful occupant will demonstrate the ability to research, interpret and apply legislation, regulations, codes of practice, technical standards and Directorate policies relevant to the management and operation of school infrastructure and facilities.

The SIM Compliance Officer reports to the IO3 Compliance Manager and works under the broader direction of the Senior Director, School Infrastructure Management. The position assists the Compliance Manager and Senior Director with compliance, infrastructure and facilities management activities as required.

Refer to the Infrastructure Officer 2 Work Level Description for further details.

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
• Significant building or infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience.

Desirable:

Note: There are several temporary positions available immediately until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of permanency.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

Closes: 16 November 2026