Closes: 14 October 2026

Classification: Infrastructure Officer 4 Salary: $150,407 - $170,037 plus superannuation

Position No: 61914

Directorate: City and Environment

Advertised (Gazettal date): 30 September 2026

Contact Officer: Antony Motha on [email protected] or (02) 6207 3675

Details: Infrastructure Planning delivers core technical asset management functions that guide the planning, prioritisation and governance of City Presentation and Roads ACT assets.

Key outputs across Infrastructure Planning include the development of funding submissions, preparation of strategic correspondence, and provision of authoritative technical advice to support infrastructure planning outcomes. The branch comprises specialist teams responsible for standards and technical advice, long-term asset planning, capital works prioritisation, and targeted open space and active travel initiatives.

The Director, Standards and Specifications, will be required to work closely with a variety of subject matter experts to update CED Municipal Infrastructure Standards, Specifications and relevant Standard Drawings. The position will also be required to provide technical advice on infrastructure projects.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace 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:

- Hold a relevant professional qualification in Engineering,



Architecture or Project Management or accreditation with a skilled body recognised within Australia; or
- Have significant building or Infrastructure knowledge.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 3 September 2027. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements, may be considered upon application. How to Apply: Applications should include:

- A supporting statement of no more than four pages outlining experience and/or ability and clearly addressing each of the requirements listed in Selection Criteria’ section in the attached Position Description
- A current curriculum vitae
- Contact details of at least two referees

Applications should be submitted . Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

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.

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This is a temporary position available immediately until 3 September 2027.

📌 Director – Standards and Specifications, Technical Services Unit, Infrastructure Planning | Full-time Temporary (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra