Career Opportunities: EL1 - Assistant Director / Program Manager, Land Transport Infrastructure Division (48226)

Requisition ID48226-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

Title:

EL1 - Assistant Director / Program Manager, Land Transport Infrastructure Division

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 prospect 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.

We actively seek to reflect the diversity of the Australian community in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople, people with disability and/or who are neurodivergent, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including people of all genders and gender identities. We uphold gender equality as a core organisational value. If you’re interested in the role but feel uncertain, we still encourage you to apply if you feel your passions, transferable skills and valuable experience align with this position.

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 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.
- 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 relati

📌 Assistant Director / Program Manager, Land Transport Infrastructure Division (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
📍 Canberra