Project Officer, Delivery Support
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of PermanencyDetails: The Environment Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD) is seeking applications from a highly motivated individual who displays excellent communication, coordination, and analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in successful project delivery in operationally diverse government settings and effective delivery within time constraints.
This advertisement will create a merit pool which can be used to fill future vacancies across the Development and Implementation division of EPSDD.
The Loose Fill Asbestos Coordination team (LFAC) is responsible for managing the Government's response to loose fill asbestos insulation in ACT homes. The team facilitates the delivery of the Loose Fill Asbestos Insulation Eradication Scheme and activities within the Canberra community related to the Government's ongoing legislative, policy, or legacy commitments in addressing the risks and impacts from loose fill asbestos insulation.
The Strategic Projects and Direct Sales (SPDS) team is responsible for a wide range of projects related to the supply of land for future development across Canberra and delivering various Government projects. The Strategic Projects work on strategic government projects including land planning, demonstration housing, Build to Rent development, and community facilities development.
Reporting to the Senior Director in LFAC or the Director in SPDS, under limited direction and in accordance with policy, procedure, and legislation, the Infrastructure Project Officer is an integral member of LFAC and SPDS teams and will assist in the coordination of reporting requirements, including Half Yearly and Annual Reports, responses to Ministerial requests, ministerial briefings, correspondence, question time briefs, questions on notice, and other government business requests, as well as a variety of project-related tasks including procurement that support the effective delivery of the teams' work program.
We value people that bring innovative and solution-focused ideas, who communicate with openness and respect, enjoy being a part of a multidisciplinary team, are strategic thinkers, community-focused, and committed to excellence in the sensitive delivery of projects to meet Government priorities.
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 disabilities, 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: The position occupant is required to not have any direct conflict of interest relating to loose fill asbestos insulation in ACT homes.Highly Desirable: Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive demonstrated experience in Human Services, Project Management, Program Governance, planning, environmental and sustainability, architecture, landscape architecture, and the delivery of urban renewal projects would be welcomed.Note: There are several temporary positions available immediately until 30 June 2025 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position is located in a workplace designated for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. The ACT Government offers flexible working arrangements including working from home where appropriate.
How to Apply: Applications are sought from potential candidates and should include a:
Two-page pitch addressing only the Selection Criteria in a clear and precise manner.Contact details of at least two referees.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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