Senior Project Manager - Engineering | Full-Time Temporary

Classification: Infrastructure Officer 5
Salary: $168,466 plus superannuation
Position No: 60457
Directorate: Major Projects Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 21 May 2024
Contact Officer: Casey Campbell on **************@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 7***

Details: Are you our new Engineering Project Manager?

Do you like a challenge and want to be a key part of a high performing team who work to support a safe and vibrant city? Then this opportunity is for you!

Major Projects Canberra (MPC) is responsible for the planning and delivery of the light rail services to the people of Canberra.

Light rail aims to facilitate public transport usage and help manage congestion caused by population growth along the project corridor and across Canberra more broadly. Integrating light rail with urban development activities will maximise the broader economic and social benefits of the ACT Government’s investment in light rail.

The role of the Senior Project Manager, Engineering reports to the Executive Branch Manager, Technical Development and sits within the Light Rail Stage 2 Project Team. The Senior Project Manager, Engineering is responsible for assisting MPC to articulate engineering and design phase project impacts and manage the timely review of project and third-party deliverables.

The Senior Project Manager, Engineering will be expected to liaise closely with the Light Rail Stage 2 Leadership Team, Light Rail Technical Advisor and other staff across all areas including internal and external Directorates and Agencies.

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 Officer require the occupant to:

• Hold a relevant professional qualification or accreditation with a professional body recognised within Australia; or
• Hold a relevant building degree; or
• Have significant building or Infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience.

Desirable:

• Experience and or knowledge in design and/or delivery of Light Rail.
• Proficiency in use of AutoCAD or similar industry-standard drafting application.
• Knowledge of ACT design standards including road design standards.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 17 June 2024 to 10 January 2025 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. 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.

How to Apply: Please submit no more than a two 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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This is a temporary position available from 17 June 2024 to 10 January 2025 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.