Senior Program Officer - Infrastructure Policy & Investment

Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts in Sydney invites applications for APS6 Senior Program Officers in the Land Transport Infrastructure Division. The bulk recruitment supports nationwide infrastructure delivery and policy, with roles spanning state-based and national program governance and advisory functions.

You will engage with Ministers, senior executives and diverse stakeholders to advance transport investments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high-level analytical capability to critically review complex technical documentation, financial/cost estimations, or project validation frameworks.
• Proven high-level written communication skills, with a track record of producing accurate, well-structured, and timely advice for senior executives.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation capabilities to liaise with state jurisdictions, external partners, and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of the financials, risk and delivery of nationally significant infrastructure projects across a particular state or territory.
• Assess, prepare advice and report on Australian Government existing and future infrastructure investments.
• Undertake reviews of programs, and project governance meetings.
• Maintain productive working relationships with state, territory, and local government counterparts.
• Provide briefings to support Ministers, Departmental Executive and Central agencies, including for Senate Estimates, Question Time Briefs and Question on Notice.

Job description

Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts in Sydney invites applications for APS6 Senior Program Officers in the Land Transport Infrastructure Division. The bulk recruitment supports nationwide infrastructure delivery and policy, with roles spanning state-based and national program governance and advisory functions.

You will engage with Ministers, senior executives and diverse stakeholders to advance transport investments.