Join the Greenfield team in the Place Delivery Group and help us shape Canberra’s future. At the Suburban Land Agency (SLA) our vision is to create great places where communities thrive. Through greenfield and urban development, we build people-focussed residential estates and urban renewal projects for the people of Canberra The Place Delivery Group is responsible for leading an expansive development program that spans suburban estate development and exemplar urban regeneration and renewal projects, including large-scale civil and infrastructure initiatives. An exciting opportunity exists within the Group to manage and deliver sustainable and people-focused neighbourhoods through Urban and Greenfield land development projects from concept to completion, focusing on affordable living, safety, social inclusion, housing choice, and environmental sustainability. We’re looking for a proactive individual who is strategic in approach by promoting connectivity, leading and managing multiple greenfield projects, ensuring land release, settlement, revenue targets, cost control, active living, and positive environmental and social outcomes. If you’re methodical, have the skills to manage multiple projects in a dynamic work environment, have great stakeholder engagement and can build positive relationships to achieve great outcomes, remain calm under pressure, then this might just be the job you’ve been waiting for. If you are passionate about joining a team values good relationships and organisational outcomes and you’re passionate about managing impactful projects for Canberra’s community, apply now and be part of the team. This process may also be used to fill similar temporary or permanent roles in the Place Delivery Group. If you’re found suitable, you’ll join a merit pool. This means we may contact you about other similar opportunities, and you can choose whether to accept—without having to apply again. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Positions classified as an Infrastructure Officer require the occupant to hold one of the following. A relevant professional qualification or accreditation with a professional body recognised within Australia; or. A relevant building degree; or Have significant building or Infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience. A moderate knowledge and experience of land development, project management, planning, design and construction processes will be highly regarded. The successful candidate should hold (or have the ability to obtain): Workplace Health and Safety Induction (White Card) or willingness to obtain; General Construction Induction Card (White Card) . Evidence of completion of training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation for Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card) is required. For further information refer to: Access Canberra Asbestos Awareness Training and evidence of completion delivered by a Registered Training Organisation is required, for further information refer to: Asbestos Awareness Training - WorkSafe ACT and Access Canberra Evidence of completion of training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation for Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention is required. For further information refer to: WorkSafe website Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au) Notes: There is one permanent position available. There is also one temporary position available until October 2026 with the possibility of permanency. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. How to Apply: Applicants should submit a supporting statement, addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and the Behavioural Capabilities of not more than two A4 pages outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role. A copy of a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees are to be provided. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI Note There is one permanent position available. There is also one temporary position available until October 2026 with the possibility of permanency.
