Career Opportunities: EL1 - Assistant Director / Program Manager, Land Transport Infrastructure Division, Affimative Measures, First Nations (48266)

Requisition ID48266-Posted19/10/2026-$126,838-$144,278- Location of Position (7) -Ongoing/Non-Ongoing-Full Time/Part Time

EL1 - Assistant Director / Program Manager, Land Transport Infrastructure Division, Affimative Measures, First Nations

Title:

EL1 - Assistant Director / Program Manager, Land Transport Infrastructure Division, Affimative Measures, First Nations

Classification(s):

Employment Type:

Ongoing/Non-Ongoing , Full Time/Part Time

Business Division:

Land Transport Infrastructure

Branch / Section:

Multiple Branches

Location:

We want to recruit the best people to our department. Our roles support flexible work arrangements including the opportunity to work from one of our departmental offices and hybrid (mixture of office and home-based work).

These roles are located in Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin.

A merit pool may be formed and used to fill future similar vacancies in these locations and other locations within the same metropolitan area.

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 chance 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 sam e :





- The State Infrastructure Investment Branches (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 EL1 Assistant Director 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:

- Lead and manage 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 (VIC)
- North-South Corridor (SA)
- Tonkin Highway Corridor (WA)
- Canberra Light Rail Stage 2A (ACT)
- New Bridgewater Bridge (TAS)
- Outback Way (NT)

- Assess, prepar e advice and report on Australian Government existing and future infrastructure investments
- Lead and undertak e reviews of programs, and project governance meetings
- Maintain and leverage productive working relationships with s tate , territory, and local government counterparts
- Support the department’s commitments to the National Closing the Gap Agreem

📌 Assistant Director / Program Manager, Affirmative Measures, First Nations (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
📍 Canberra