Closes: 10 September 2026

Classification: Infrastructure Officer 5

Salary: $178,704 plus superannuation

Position No: 70463

Directorate: City Renewal Authority

Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 August 2026

Contact Officer: Reuben Pellizzer on [email protected] or (02) 5124 9123

Details: Do you have experience in project delivery and contract management?

The City Renewal Authority plays a key role in planning and delivering urban renewal outcomes in central Canberra.

The Capital Works team delivers a diverse program of infrastructure projects across the City Renewal Precinct. The team comprises professionals with experience in project management, procurement, contract management, design, and construction.

As the Principal Project Manager, you will lead the planning and delivery of infrastructure projects across the full project lifecycle. This includes project planning, procurement, contract administration, stakeholder management, construction delivery, and project close-out. The role requires strong project management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while exercising a high degree of responsibility and autonomy.

The current portfolio includes landscaping and urban infrastructure projects, public domain upgrades, municipal infrastructure works, including civil, electrical, and stormwater assets, and site investigation activities that support land release and development. Projects are delivered across both greenfield and brownfield environments and involve coordination with government agencies, consultants, contractors, utility providers, and community stakeholders.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering,



architecture, landscape architecture, project management, or a related discipline, and/or membership of a recognised skilled body in Australia.
- Substantial experience in the delivery of infrastructure projects, including design, construction and project management.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 12 October 2026 until 12 October 2027.

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 provide your supporting statement of no more than two pages that address the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description; a copy of your current curriculum vitae; and contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient 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.

Note

This is a temporary position available from 12 October 2026 until 12 October 2027.

📌 Principal Project Manager | Full-time Temporary (Canberra)
🏢 City Renewal Authority
📍 Canberra