Utilities Policy and Projects Manager | Full-time Temporary

Closes: 26 August 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 49560
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 August 2026
Contact Officer: David Hua on David.Hua@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 0122

Details: Roads ACT is seeking a proactive and highly organised Utilities Policy and Projects Manager to join the Environment and Utilities team within the City and Environment Directorate.

In this diverse role, you will lead and coordinate policy, project and program initiatives that support the management of Roads ACT's environmental responsibilities, with a particular focus on the ongoing operation, monitoring and management of the ACT Government's contaminated sites and ACT Healthy Waterways assets. You will work closely with internal teams, regulatory agencies, consultants and contractors to deliver environmental outcomes, improve business processes and maintain compliance with relevant legislation and standards.

The successful applicant will demonstrate strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent stakeholder engagement capabilities, and experience managing projects, contracts and data systems. You will also contribute to the development of policies, procedures and business improvements while supporting a culture of collaboration, innovation and customer service excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team that helps deliver essential environmental and utility services for the Canberra community. An Environmental Science qualification or Diploma in Business Administration (or equivalent experience), and strong computer literacy are highly desirable requirements for the role.

What we offer:

• Meaningful work that contributes to Canberra's environmental and infrastructure outcomes.
• Opportunities to manage complex projects and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

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 ACT Public Service (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:

• Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
• Diploma in Business Administration (or equivalent) is highly desirable or high-level problem solving, research and analytical skills or high-level business computer literacy, including database packages, project management applications and the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Driver’s licence (C-Class) is essential.
• This position does require a pre-employment medical.
• This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 30 August 2026 to 26 February 2027. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

How to apply: Expressions of Interest are sought from potential candidates and should include:

• A supporting statement of no more than two pages outlining Experience and/or Ability and addressing the requirements for each of the four points listed in "Selection Criteria (Capabilities)" in the attached Position Description.
• A current curriculum vitae.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a temporary position available from 30 August 2026 to 26 February 2027. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.