Part-Time | Initial 12-Month Appointment with Possibility of Extension | Canberra City / Remote | $66,726 per annum

This is an identified position and only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

About the organisation

Infrastructure Canberra (iCBR) is an ACT Government directorate responsible for planning, developing, delivering and maintaining infrastructure, places and spaces that enrich and connect communities across the Australian Capital Territory.

Working in partnership with ACT Government directorates, industry and key stakeholders, iCBR supports the delivery of major infrastructure projects, government property management, infrastructure investment and long-term planning.

Infrastructure Canberra has four Program Advisory Boards covering Transport and Civil Infrastructure, Health and Justice, Education and Arts, and Housing and Community. These Boards bring together government and industry leaders to provide strategic advice and expertise to support infrastructure delivery across the Territory.

Guided by the values of safety, integrity, respect, excellence, innovation and collaboration, iCBR is committed to culturally informed decision-making and delivering infrastructure that benefits the broader community.

About the role

Infrastructure Canberra is seeking to appoint an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Independent Member to participate across its four Program Advisory Boards and provide strategic advice supporting public infrastructure outcomes in the ACT.

You will provide advice on matters tabled at the Program Boards and support improved awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within Board deliberations. Your advice may cover major infrastructure planning, procurement and delivery; environment, sustainability and social policy; customer and stakeholder experience; planning and urban design; and Federal Government relationship building.

This newly established part-time, 12-month appointment (with possibility of extension), involves 44 meetings across the four Boards, generally lasting one to two hours,



alongside preparation and out-of-session matters. Meetings will primarily be held virtually, with some in-person attendance and site visits required. Additional meetings and consideration of out-of-session matters may also be required.

This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise and perspectives to major infrastructure projects and support meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the ACT.

For a full list of responsibilities associated with this role, please contact Pipeline Talent via [email protected].

About you

You are a respected and culturally grounded Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander professional with demonstrated experience providing strategic advice and guidance across government, industry and community organisations.

You bring a strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, communities and contemporary issues, particularly within the ACT, alongside the ability to identify cultural considerations, opportunities and risks that inform governance and decision-making.

You can develop and maintain strategic relationships with a broad range of senior stakeholders, promote the Boards’ objectives, and undertake complex analysis and interpretation of Board papers dealing with complex or sensitive issues while evaluating risks.

Ideally, you bring experience in infrastructure, construction, property, planning or project delivery, along with previous Board or advisory committee involvement. Experience in commercial, legal, finance or accounting disciplines will also be highly regarded.

Selection Criteria

1. Experience providing strategic advice across government, industry,



community and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.
2. Previous experience related to planning, design, commercial structuring, procurement and/or delivery of major infrastructure projects.
3. Ability to develop and maintain key strategic relationships with a broad range of senior stakeholders and promote the Boards’ objectives.
4. Ability to undertake complex analysis and interpretation of Board papers dealing with complex or sensitive issues while evaluating risks.
5. Previous experience on an advisory board or steering committee, or leading a major infrastructure project, would be advantageous.

What we can offer you

- The opportunity to provide strategic advice and contribute to decision-making across all four ACT Government infrastructure Program Advisory Boards.
- A meaningful advisory role supporting culturally informed public infrastructure planning, procurement and delivery in the ACT.
- The opportunity to support improved awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within Program Board deliberations.
- Collaboration with senior government and industry representatives across a diverse range of infrastructure portfolios.
- An initial 12-month, part time appointment with the possibility of extension and remote participation according to business requirements.
- Predominantly virtual meetings, with travel costs covered for required in-person attendance.

How to apply

Your application should include

- A current resume.
- A cover letter responding to the selection criteria and outlining your motivation and suitability for the position.

Applications are to be submitted via the Pipeline Talent website at: https://www.pipelinetalent.com.au/

Applications close 11:59pm Monday, 30 November 2026.

How to get more information For further information on the position, please contact the team at Pipeline Talent.

Tiana Callaughan

Head of Recruitment [email protected] | [email protected]

M: 0476 538 307 | PH: 02 8001 6603

📌 Independent Member (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Representative) (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra