Technical Manager - Canberra, Australia - ACT Government

ACT Government

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Canberra, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Are you our new Technical Manager?

Do you like a challenge and want to be a key part of a high performing team who work to support a safe and vibrant city? Then this opportunity is for you

Major Projects Canberra (MPC) is responsible for the planning and delivery of light rail services to the people of Canberra.

Light rail aims to provide incentives for people to use public transport and help manage congestion caused by population growth along the project corridor and across Canberra more broadly.

Integrating light rail with urban development policies will maximise the broader economic and social benefits of investing in light rail and help achieve the objectives set out in the Transport Improvement Plan

The role of the Technical Manager reports to the EBM, Technical Develop and also works closely with staff and project advisors across Major Projects Canberra, Transport Canberra and City Services, City Renewal Authority, Canberra Metro, the Independent Certifier, Technical Advisor/s and within the ACT Government as necessary.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

As part of the ACTPS Engineering Workforce Plan, women are also encouraged to apply

Eligibility/other requirements:
Positions classified as Infrastructure Manager/Specialist require the occupant to hold recognised qualifications and/or experience in one or more of the following fields:

Engineering

- a four year degree or higher qualification accredited by Engineers Australia or Professionals Australia for recognition as a Professional Engineer (including recognition of equivalent overseas Engineering qualifications) and a minimum of ten years relevant experience in Engineering; or

Architecture a three year degree or higher qualification accredited by an Australian State or Territory Architecture authority for recognition as a Professional Architect (including recognition of equivalent overseas qualifications) and a minimum of ten years relevant experience in Architecture; or
Project Management either:

- a Diploma in Project Management accredited by an Australian State or Territory tertiary education institution (or an equivalent overseas qualification that is eligible for reciprocal recognition in Australia) and a minimum of ten years relevant experience in Project Management; or
- certification by a professional body, such as the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), to the level of Certified Practicing Project Director (CPPD) or Certified Practicing Portfolio Executive (CPPE), in addition to a relevant Degree or higher qualification issued by an Australian State or Territory tertiary education institution (or an equivalent overseas qualification that is eligible for reciprocal recognition in Australia) and a minimum of ten years relevant experience in Project Management; or
- have a least 10 years relevant experience in Project Management.

How to Apply:

If the above role sounds like you and you want to be part of a dynamic and dedicated team, please submit a response no more than three pages addressing your suitability against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge as well as Behavioural capabilities, a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees.