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Details: As Project Officer, within the Built Form Team, you will assist a multi-disciplinary team under the broad direction of the Senior Development Managers, in the delivery of complex land development projects that demonstrate sustainable built form outcomes and support the delivery of broader SLA objectives.
The Thriving Communities Branch is made up of the following functions: Engaged Communities, including community development & engagement, stakeholder relations, marketing, and stakeholder engagement; Sustainable Communities, including sustainability, place management, placemaking, and sales & client services; Housing Choice; and Built Form.
Together we deliver high quality, sustainable, safe and accessible urban and suburban precincts that enable our community, economy, and natural environments to thrive.
Our developments aim to balance social, economic and environmental benefits for all Canberrans using robust, efficient and accountable governance frameworks.
We do this by collaborating across SLA and prioritising sharing the information and resources we need to deliver on our shared strategy.
This position sits within the Built Form team responsible for: Showcase sustainable development outcomes across the urban transect; Demonstrate housing and built form typologies the market is currently not delivering; Partner with industry to deliver high-quality design and innovative built form outcomes; Apply exemplar project governance for collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
Responsibilities include: Provide records management, project and procurement/contract administration support for sustainable built form projects, including (but not limited to): Obtaining necessary approvals; Preparing, implementing, and monitoring project plans and support project management activities; Supporting procurement processes including coordinating design, planning, business planning, minor civil engineering and major landscape contracts; Preparing, managing, and monitoring consultant briefs and project budgets.
Manage small projects and consultancies, with minimal supervision.
Undertake research related to innovative and sustainable built form outcomes, including research on contemporary planning, design and construction, placemaking, housing choice, landscape and delivery models, as relevant to the Built Form program.
Analyse and identify risks and develop associated risk management plans, and undertake regular risk reviews for allocated projects.
Draft reports, briefs, correspondence, and operational planning and project management documents relevant to the Built Form program.
Assist in project-based community and stakeholder consultations, including preparation of materials, event coordination, and face-to-face community discussions.
Show initiative and commitment to sustainable built form excellence, collaboration and innovation, and actively contribute to and engage with other teams and the overall work program of the Branch and liaise effectively with Agency staff, external organisations, consultants, and contractors.
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: Highly Desirable 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.
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.
Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
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.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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