Classification: Infrastructure Officer 3
Salary: $119,862 - $131,232 plus superannuation
Position No: 12119
Directorate: Suburban Land Agency
Advertised (Gazettal date): 15 May 2024
Contact Officer: Anton Veld on **********@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 7***
Details: Are you a Project Manager with experience in built environment design or construction? Do you have a passion for sustainability, design quality and innovation? Can you work collaboratively with others to achieve great outcomes?
The Suburban Land Agency’s Built Form team is seeking applications for the position of Project Manager to drive the delivery of showcase sustainable developments.
The Built Form team is an interdisciplinary team of passionate professionals who are committed to strong leadership in people-, place- and design-led urban development that balances financial, social, and environmental outcomes. Reporting to the Development Manager Built Form, the role is responsible for managing various stages of bespoke sustainable built form project design and delivery, including planning, architectural and landscape design, and development feasibility, while operating in an interdisciplinary and collaborative team environment. Using a risk management approach, the Project Manager ensures appropriate project governance is established and maintained in accordance with the values of the ACT Public Service.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to designing and constructing innovative, exemplar projects that can have a positive impact on the sustainability of Canberra’s built environment.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
Highly Desirable
- White Card - Workplace Health and Safety Induction (White Card) or willingness to obtain; General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
- Asbestos awareness 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
- Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in a related field such as: Project/Contract Management, Building and Construction Management, Property Law, Built Environment, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Urban Planning.
- Experience in property or land development disciplines or urban planning and design.
Pre-requisite Qualifications and/or Experience
The successful occupant will be required to:
- hold a relevant professional qualification or accreditation with a professional body (Engineering, Architecture, Project Management) recognised within Australia, or
- have significant planning and/or infrastructure knowledge through project management experience.
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 10 years’ relevant experience in engineering.
- 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 10 years’ relevant experience in architecture.
- Project Management—
- 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 10 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 10 years’ relevant experience in project management, or at least 10 years’ relevant experience in project management.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 25 April 2025 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. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit a supporting statement, addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and the Behavioural Capabilities of not more than two A4 pages outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role. A copy of a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees are to be provided.
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NoteThis is a temporary position available immediately until 25 April 2025 with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency.