Senior Project Director | Full-time Temporary

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Infrastructure Canberra is seeking a Senior Project Director to lead the planning, procurement and delivery of justice infrastructure projects within the ACT Government. You will manage a small team and work with consultants and contractors to deliver on priorities in the justice infrastructure space.

The role requires strong project management experience, proactive and organised approach, and the ability to maintain productive relationships in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering – four-year degree or higher and 10+ years relevant experience
• Architecture – three-year degree or higher and 10+ years relevant experience
• Project Management – diploma with 10+ years or CPPD/CPPE certification with degree and 10+ years experience
• NV2 Security Clearance or ability to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery across all phases of the project lifecycle including procurement, contract management, stakeholder engagement, risk management and reporting
• Manage planning, procurement and delivery of justice infrastructure projects in partnership with the Justice and Community Safety Directorate and ACT Policing
• Lead a small team along with consultants and contractors to deliver on key priorities in the justice infrastructure space
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards
• Maintain productive relationships in a dynamic environment

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Reporting

Team management

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Diploma in Project Management

CPPD/CPPE certification

Job description

Senior Project Director
Full-time Temporary

Details: We are seeking a motivated and capable Senior Project Director to join the Justice Branch of theDelivery – Health, Education and Justice division of Infrastructure Canberra.

In this role, you will manage the planning, procurement and delivery of justice infrastructure projects in close partnership with the Justice and Community Safety Directorate and ACT Policing. You will lead a small team along with consultants and contractors to help deliver on some of government's key priorities and commitments in the justice infrastructure space.

You will lead project delivery across all phases of the project lifecycle, including procurement, contract management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and reporting, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

This opportunity will suit someone who is proactive, organised and solutions-focused, with strong project management experience and the ability to maintain productive relationships in a dynamic environment.

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:

Positions classified as Infrastructure Manager/Specialist require the occupant to hold recognised qualifications and/or experience in one or more of the following fields:

Engineering – a four-year degree or higher qualification accredited by Engineers Australia or Professionals Australia for recognition as a Professional Engineer (including recognition of equivalent overseas Engineering qualifications) and a minimum of ten years relevant experience in Engineering; or

Architecture – a three-year degree or higher qualification accredited by an Australian State or Territory Architecture authority for recognition as a Professional Architect (including recognition of equivalent overseas qualifications) and a minimum of ten years relevant experience in Architecture; or

Project Management – either:

• a Diploma in Project Management accredited by an Australian State or Territory tertiary education institution (or an equivalent overseas qualification that is eligible for reciprocal recognition in Australia) and a minimum of ten years relevant experience in Project Management; or
• certification by a professional body, such as the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), to the level of Certified Practicing Project Director (CPPD) or Certified Practicing Portfolio Executive (CPPE), in addition to a relevant Degree or higher qualification issued by an Australian State or Territory tertiary education institution (or an equivalent overseas qualification that is eligible for reciprocal recognition in Australia) and a minimum of ten years relevant experience in Project Management; or
• have at least ten years' relevant experience in Project Management.
• A deep understanding of the infrastructure delivery sector including within the justice sector.
• Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 01 November 2026 until 01 May 2027. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

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. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .

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Note

This is a temporary position available from 01 November 2026 until 01 May 2027.