Project Director & Deputy Project Director – ACT Government APG Workforce is seeking experienced Project Directors and Deputy Project Directors for exciting opportunities with the ACT Government, supporting the delivery of the major Northside Hospital Project in Canberra.

These senior leadership roles will oversee the planning, design, procurement and delivery of a significant health infrastructure project.

The Roles

- Location: Canberra, ACT
- Project Director Pay Rate: $180 $200/hr super
- Deputy Project Director Pay Rate: $150–$170/hr super
- Start Date: Subject to appointment
- Duration: Initial 12-month contract, with up to six 12-month extensions
- Hours: Full time, 5 days per week
- Work Arrangement: Minimum 3 days per week onsite in Canberra

Key Responsibilities

- Provide strategic leadership across project planning, design, procurement and construction.
- Oversee project budgets, programmes, quality, risk and commercial outcomes.
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, consultants and contractors.
- Manage contractor relationships, contractual obligations and commercial negotiations.
- Engage with government stakeholders, hospital executives, clinicians and community representatives.
- Maintain effective project governance, reporting, compliance and WHS standards.
- Provide strategic advice and reporting to senior government representatives and project boards.




- Ensure successful delivery of project objectives and value for money.

Essential Skills & Experience

- Minimum 10 years' leadership experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure projects, preferably within the health sector.
- Strong knowledge of government project delivery, governance and reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated commercial, contract management and risk management experience.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and strategic leadership skills.
- Experience delivering major hospital or healthcare infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

About the Positions The Project Director will hold overall responsibility for project delivery, leading a multidisciplinary team of approximately 25–30 personnel. The Deputy Project Director will report to the Project Director, providing senior leadership, project oversight and continuity throughout delivery.

How to Apply

If you have extensive experience leading major infrastructure projects and are looking for a long-term opportunity within the government sector, APG Workforce encourages you to apply today.

Please submit your current resume outlining your relevant experience and indicate which position you are applying for.

📌 Project Director & Deputy Project Director - ACT Government (Canberra)
🏢 Apg Workforce
📍 Canberra