Senior Project Officer

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

Job summary

ACT Government in Canberra seeks an Infrastructure Officer 2 to deliver and oversee key capital works and asset management initiatives. The role offers a competitive salary of AU$102,776 to AU$117,307 plus super, with a six-month temporary appointment and a potential extension within the Infrastructure Canberra team.

Successful candidates will bring professional qualifications in engineering, architecture or project management, plus relevant building experience and WHS credentials, and must hold

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Project Management
• Relevant building degree or Building trade qualification
• Significant building or infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience
• White Card or willingness to obtain; Asbestos Awareness training evidence before commencement
• Possess or be able to obtain Silica Awareness and WHS qualifications

Education

Engineering qualification

Architecture qualification

Project Management qualification

Building degree

Building trade qualification

Tools

White Card (General Construction Induction)

Asbestos Awareness Training

Silica Awareness

Certificate IV WHS

Driver’s Licence

Job description

Classification: Infrastructure Officer 2
Salary: $102,776 - $117,307 plus superannuation
Position No: 26169, Several
Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 November 2026
Contact Officer: Alex Jovic on**********@act.gov.auor(02) 6205 1***

Details: We deliver infrastructure for the Canberra community, improving our liability, enabling a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable city.

The three main components to iCBR are:

• Planning, procuring, and delivering infrastructure designated by the ACT Government as major projects or programs.
• Delivering other whole-of-government infrastructure programs and projects in partnership with other directorates, including supporting and coordinating the ACT Infrastructure Plans.
• Provide expert property management and maintenance services to the ACT Government and community through Delivery- Education, Health and Justice and Places and Spaces groups.

What we offer

• Interesting and fulfilling work in a unique government environment where you can see the impact you have on the Government and Canberra community.
• The opportunity to work with passionate, innovative and experienced team with support for you to excel in the organisation and your role.
• A flexible workplace with modern fit out enabling activity-based work.
• The opportunity to develop and grow in a government infrastructure delivery agency.

The team you will work in

The Team is responsible for ensuring the Territory has safe, functional and contemporary public facilities, whether that is building new schools and health facilities, modernising existing assets, replacing ageing infrastructure, or improving accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. This includes the delivery and management of capital works, maintenance and infrastructure projects across education, health, community and justice facilities.

The Team is also responsible for asset management and capital works delivery for properties that iCBR is custodian of or manages on behalf of the Education Directorate, Health Directorate, Community Services Directorate, Justice and Community Safety Directorate, and other ACT Government agencies as required. The Team provides technical expertise and strategic advice to inform asset investment and maintenance decisions.

In addition, the Team oversees procurement, contract planning and contract management for capital works and maintenance programs, acts as Panel Manager for managed panel arrangements, and leads other procurement activities undertaken by the group. The Team provides specialist advice, governance, centralised reporting, and program oversight to support the effective delivery of government infrastructure and services across the Territory.

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
• Hold a Relevant building trade qualification, or
• Have significant building or Infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience.

In addition, applicants must:

• Workplace Health and Safety Induction (White Card) or willingness to obtain; General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• Asbestos awareness card or a willingness to obtain - Asbestos Awareness Training and evidence of completion delivered by a Registered Training Organisation is required before commencement, for further information refer to: Asbestos Awareness Training - WorkSafe ACT
• Hold or have the capacity to obtain Silica Awareness.
• Hold or have the capacity to obtain Work Health and Safety qualifications (Certificate IV);
• Hold a current driver’s licence (car).

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency. 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. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

Closes: 16 November 2026