Are you our new Deputy Project Director?
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!
Infrastructure Canberra is responsible for the planning and delivery of light rail services to the people of Canberra.
Light rail aims to provide incentives for people to use public transport and help manage congestion caused by population growth along the project corridor and across Canberra more broadly.
Integrating light rail with urban development policies will maximise the broader economic and social benefits of investing in light rail.
The role of Deputy Project Director Light Rail is a key role within Infrastructure Canberra, responsible for assisting the Project Director in overseeing the planning, procurement and delivery of the Canberra light rail network.
The Deputy Project Director Light Rail will assist the Project Director in leading and motivating a dynamic and high performing project team, liaising with important project stakeholders, overseeing the receipt of technical advisory services by the Territory, managing project transition from business case, to procurement, to delivery, including planning approvals, managing budgets, and ensuring the project outcomes are delivered in a timely and value for money manner.
The Deputy Project Director will interact very closely with Transport Canberra and City Services, City Renewal Authority, Chief Minister and Economic Development and Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development directorates and with other ACT Government departments to ensure efficient and effective integration of the light rail project with wider transport and city regeneration strategies.
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:
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 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 Project Management – either: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 ten 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 ten years relevant experience in project management; or have at least 10 years relevant experience in project management, as described in the work levels.
Desirable:
Substantial experience in construction responsibilities of a large scale, complex infrastructure projects, particularly in transport within a developed urban environment.
Demonstrated experience in contract management in a public private partnership and/or design and construct contract environment.
Knowledge of the ACT Government or other State Government procurement and delivery processes would be highly regarded.
Notes: This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
This is a temporary position available immediately for three months with the possibility of extension up to six months.
Attraction and Retention Incentive: Depending on the skills and experience of the candidate, the position may attract an Attraction and Retention Incentive (ARIn).
The total combined salary package range is between $212,331 - $312,401 plus superannuation.
This ARIn is reviewable under the terms of the ACTPS ARIn Policy.
How to Apply: Please submit no more than a one-page pitch 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.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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