Closes: 22 July 2026

Classification: Infrastructure Officer 5
Salary: $178,704 plus superannuation
Position No: 36259
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 01 July 2026
Contact Officer: Jonathon Dragos on Jonathon.Dragos@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 7208

Details: Infrastructure Planning delivers core technical asset management functions that guide the planning, prioritisation and governance of City Presentation and Roads ACT assets.

Key outputs across Infrastructure Planning include the development of funding submissions, preparation of strategic correspondence, and provision of authoritative technical advice to support infrastructure planning outcomes. The branch comprises specialist teams responsible for standards and technical advice, long-term asset planning, capital works prioritisation, and targeted open space and active travel initiatives.

The Senior Engineering Director works closely with a variety of subject matter experts to update CED Municipal Infrastructure Standards, Specifications and relevant Standard Drawings. The position also includes the provision of advice in relation to standards and specifications on infrastructure projects and as part of the development of strategic policy updates.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Hold a relevant professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Project Management or accreditation with a professional body recognised within Australia; or
• Have significant building or Infrastructure knowledge.

Note: This is a temporary position available from 21 September 2026 to 3 September 2027.

How to Apply: Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, contact details of at least two referees, and a written response addressing the Selection Criteria of no more than four pages.

Applications should be submitted .

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 21 September 2026 to 3 September 2027.