Closes: 27 August 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation

Position No: 72176, Several

Directorate: Justice and Community Safety

Advertised (Gazettal date): 13 August 2026

Contact Officer: Neelesh Krishan on [email protected] or (02) 6207 5847

Details: The Emergency Services Agency is seeking applications from experienced, self-motivated individuals with strong project management skills to fill the position of Senior Project Manager - CAD/MDS/DTS/E000 & TRN.

The Senior Project Manager - CAD/MDS/DTS/E000 & TRN will lead the sustainment and upgrade of government critical systems as part of the Sustainable ICT for ESA program encompassing the Computer-Aided Dispatch/Mobile Data System/Direct Turnout System and Emergency triple zero.

The Senior Project Manager - CAD/MDS/DTS/E000 & TRN will function as the project lead including managing all aspects of the project delivery including scope, stakeholder, quality assurance, timeline and budget; and provide regular updates to the Senior Director, Emergency Communications and System Assurance.

The Senior Project Manager - CAD/MDS/DTS/E000 & TRN will have exceptional relationship building and people skills with experience in leading ICT project implementation and delivery.

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:

- Extensive experience in managing complex ICT project(s), program, or coordination role at a senior level in a public service environment is highly desirable.




- Experience with developing business case and external budget process would be highly regarded.
- Driver’s license ‘Class C’ is essential.
- This position requires a police check.
- This position doesn’t require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.
- To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
- If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. 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: Applicants should submit a response of no more than two-pages addressing the position capabilities, together with your curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees. See the attached Position Description for further information about the role.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the effective administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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This is a temporary position available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.

📌 Senior Project Manager – CAD/MDS/DTS/& TRN | Full-time Temporary (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra