Senior Design Engineer Full-Time Permanent

There is an exciting new opportunity within the Light Rail Team to be the Senior Design Engineer.

The role of Senior Design Engineer Light Rail reports to the Executive Branch Manager, Technical Development and works closely with staff and project advisors across Major Projects Canberra, Transport Canberra and City Services, Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development directorate, City Renewal Authority, Canberra Metro, the Independent Certifier, Technical Advisor/s and within the ACT Government as necessary.

The Senior Design Engineer, will assist the Project in liaising with important project stakeholders, overseeing the receipt of technical advisory services by the Territory, managing design development through approvals and business case, project transition from approvals to business case to procurement and then delivery, including planning approvals, managing budgets, and ensuring the project outcomes are delivered in a timely and value for money manner.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged 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:

1. 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
2. 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
3. Project Management – either:
   1. 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
   2. 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
   3. have a least 10 years’ relevant experience in Project Management.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated experience in managing technical development in a PPP and/or alliance contract environment is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the ACT Government or other State Government procurement and delivery processes would be highly regarded.

Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit no more than a three page written response addressing why you are best suited for this position and your experience against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural

Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the position description, along with a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

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