Contact Officer:

Jessica Buckley, on [email protected] or 02 6136 7727

Closing Date:

11.59pm AEDT, Tuesday 3 November 2026

The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people.

The opportunity we have available

We have a range of roles available at the heart of infrastructure investment delivery and policy, where your ideas and energy can truly make a difference. LTID is full of diverse and meaningful opportunities where no two days are the same:

- The State Infrastructure Investment Branch****es (NSW/ACT, VIC/TAS/SA, WA/NT) are turning big ideas into bridges, roads and future-proof projects in cooperation with our delivery partners in states and territory governments. We juggle the dollars, tame the risks and keep projects on track across the country. We help guide the Australian Government on what should be built next to keep the nation moving forward.
- The Budget, Policy & Assurance Branch is where strategy meets action. You'll be part of a high-impact team that shapes national land transport investments and works closely with Ministers, Infrastructure Australia, and key stakeholders. It’s a fast-paced and politically significant environment that’s perfect for people who thrive under pressure and want to be part of something big.
- Note: Because of the nature of the work, this branch is primarily based in our Canberra office, right at the heart of decision-making.

- The Infrastructure Investment Reform Branch is all about improving our frameworks and shaping the future. If you enjoy working collaboratively with stakeholders to turn big-picture ideas into practical reform, this is where you’ll thrive. You’ll help implement the government’s reform agenda, support strategic policy development and provide critical analysis that informs national infrastructure planning.
- The QLD Infrastructure Investment and Brisbane 2032 Games Venues Branch is where you will shape the land transport future of Queensland and support delivery of venues for a landmark global event. From keeping key regional connections like the Bruce Highway moving to delivering major regional and urban rail projects, we handle a massive pipeline of critical works. This team is at the forefront of the historic Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

What you will do This is a bulk recruitment round to support a variety of opportunities at the APS5 level across the division.

Within the VIC, TAS & SA, WA & NT, NSW & ACT Infrastructure Investment and QLD & Brisbane 2032 Games Venues Infrastructure branches, you will:

- Support the management of the financials, risk and delivery of nationally significant infrastructure projects across a particular state or territory, including projects such as:
- Coffs Harbour Bypass (NSW)
- Bruce Highway Upgrade Program (Qld)
- Melbourne Airport Rail Link (Vic)
- North-South Corridor (SA)
- Tonkin Highway Corridor (WA)
- Canberra Light Rail Stage 2A (ACT)
- New Bridgewater Bridge (TAS)
- Outback Way (NT)

- Assess, prepare advice and report on Australian Government existing and future infrastructure investments
- Undertake reviews of programs, and project governance meetings
- Maintain productive working relationships with state, territory, and local government counterparts
- Support the department’s commitments to the National Closing the Gap Agreement and the Our Stories on Country Agreement by embedding First Nations perspectives into infrastructure policy, program delivery, and stakeholder engagement
- Provide secretariat support and input to State and Territory program meetings
- Provide key program governance functions to LTID to support the delivery of the IIP
- Provide briefings to support Ministers, Departmental Executive and Central agencies, including for Senate Estimates, Question Time Briefs and Question on Notice
- Fact checking and preparation of media products such as media releases, talking points and event briefings.

Within the Budget Policy & Assurance and Infrastructure Reform branches, you will:

- Support the management and reporting on the overall financials for the Australian Government’s investments within the Infrastructure Investment pipeline
- Provide key advice to government and executives to enable decision making on the government’s infrastructure investments to develop Australia’s land transport network
- Administer the National Land Transport Act 2014 and Federation Funding Agreement Schedule
- Assist with the management and development of the First Nations Participation policy,



including processing of Participation Plans and stakeholder engagement
- Provide advice on whole-of-government policy
- Provide policy advice and formulate strategy for land transport infrastructure investments and the Government’s Infrastructure Policy Statement
- Coordinate biannual infrastructure Investment Cabinet submissions at the Federal Budget and MYEFO periods
- Support robust governance and risk frameworks for land transport infrastructure investments.

Inherent requirements for the role The inherent requirements for this role include:

- The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS5 Work level standards.
- Proven operational tracking skills, including the ability to utilise complex databases or program management software to support business operations.
- Strong organisational skills and agility to manage multi-task workflows and deliver on concrete timelines within a team context.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate respectfully and professionally with internal colleagues and external delivery partners.

RecruitAbility The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people with disability. Our participation in APS RecruitAbility means we will progress an applicant with disability to a further stage in the recruitment process, where they opt into RecruitAbility and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy. The RecruitAbility minimum requirements are listed above under ‘inherent requirements for the role’.

You will be asked to indicate if you wish to opt into RecruitAbility in the application form. You must tick the 'opt in' box to participate in RecruitAbility. Simply declaring that you have a disability will not automatically include you.

We provide reasonable adjustments such as access, equipment or other practical support at relevant stages of the recruitment process. Please advise in the application form or get in touch with the contact officer if you need any adjustments made.

More information can be found at RecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission.

Desirable requirements

Qualifications or extensive practical experience in public policy, program management, financial/data analysis, commerce, legal frameworks, or engineering/infrastructure delivery is highly desirable but not mandatory.

Cultural capability requirement The department believes every role contributes to cultural safety and that building staff cultural capability helps us deliver better policies, programs and services for First Nations people and the broader Australian community. Candidates will be required to demonstrate their willingness to develop their cultural capability as part of the assessment process. In making it a requirement across all roles in our department, we are taking a practical step in delivering our commitments under the Our Stories on Country Agreement and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy 2025–28.

As an APS5 you will be expected to:

- Consider the cultural context and implications of work area outcomes.
- Engage respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, building trusted relationships.
- Communicate respectfully and seeks appropriate cultural input to inform decisions.

What else can we offer?

We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development, empowering individuals to set goals, acquire new skills, and cultivate unique qualities that define who they are. Some of the benefits we offer include:

- Access to our Study Assistance Program providing paid leave and financial support for courses relevant to our work.
- Diverse career pathways, learning and development investments, and a positive performance culture.
- Skilled Coaching Schemes and tailored leadership opportunities.
- Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours, home-based work, and job sharing.
- Generous leave entitlements of 20 days personal circumstances leave per year (with one month’s accrual credited on commencement) and 150 hours of paid annual leave.

Eligibility requirements This is an Affirmative measure vacancy – This vacancy is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.





This is an Affirmative Measures – First Nations applicants only position. The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an Affirmative Measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. To be eligible to apply under the Affirmative Measures initiative, applicants must:

- Be an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person
- Identify as an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person, and
- Be accepted by their community as being an Aboriginal person and/or a Torres Strait Islander person

For more information please visit - Affirmative measure for recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians: A guide for applicants. Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:
- Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
- Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.
- Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
- Police check: The successful candidate must complete an Australian Federal Police criminal history check.
- Integrity and Performance check: The successful candidate must satisfy the requirements in an Integrity and Performance check which is completed by your most recent employer.

How to apply Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEDT, Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Prior to preparing your application for the department, please read our Artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment at the department principles. The principles aim to help you use AI in a way that supports your application and maintains fairness and transparency while maintaining your integrity as a candidate. They outline what is and isn’t acceptable use of AI in APS recruitment.

In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide in a PDF document a statement of no more than 2 pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences and how these align with the advertised role.

You should also provide a tailored CV in PDF, no more than 3 pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘inherent requirements for the role’ section.

Your application should be received through the department’s online recruitment systemprior to the closing date and time to be considered.

If you experience any issues with the system, please contact the recruitment team on 02 6136 8989 or via email at [email protected] to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.

Please advise the contact officer if you require adjustments during the recruitment process. We recognise and value diversity as our strength and promote a culture of inclusion to enhance our work performance and the wellbeing of our employees. We are committed to systems that are accessible, inclusive and safe for all. If you need any further information about accessibility and inclusion at our department, please contact [email protected].

Timeline and assessment A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.

If a merit pool is established, it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.

Applications open: 20 October 2026

Applications close: 3 November 2026

Application shortlisting: 10 November 2026

Further assessments: 17 November 2026

Selection report finalised: 27 November 2026

Offers and announcements: 4 December 2026

The above is indicative only, please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.

Your application will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the role, the Work level standards and in comparison to other candidates who applied. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to undertake further assessment, this may include work sample testing, interviews and reference checks.

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📌 Program Officers, Affirmative Measures, First Nations (Adelaide)
🏢 Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
📍 Adelaide