Project Officer - Strategy, Planning And Policy

Closes : 16 July 2025

Classification : Administrative Services Officer Class 6

Salary : $100,650 - $114,448 plus superannuation

Position No : 35986

Directorate : Transport Canberra and City Services

Advertised (Gazettal date) : 25 June 2025

Contact Officer : Aaron Ridley on

• or 6207 9393

Details : Are you passionate about shaping the future of public transport? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where strategic thinking and project coordination go hand-in-hand? We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Project Officer to join our Strategy, Planning and Policy team, with a focus on public transport.

As Project Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of strategic public transport initiatives. Working under limited direction and closely with the Director, you will contribute to the development and implementation of projects that enhance the efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability of Canberra's transport network.

We're Seeking Someone Who Is

Highly organised with strong project coordination, research, and administrative skills.An excellent communicator with experience drafting professional documents and reports.Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.Knowledgeable in public sector governance, procurement, and compliance frameworks.Able to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.

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 : Highly Desirable :

Project management experience or qualifications.Demonstrated understanding of legislation, regulations.An understanding of public transport or similar field.

Notes : Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective / enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

How to Apply : Please provide a two page response addressing the Selection Criteria, details of two referees and an up-to-date curriculum vitae.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Important Information for Applicants

Effective from 1 July 2025, as part of the ACTPS 2025 Change Implementation Program, the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD), Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS), Access Canberra, and the Better Regulation Taskforce will amalgamate to form the new City and Environment Directorate. Further information about the Changes Implementation Program is available in the ACTPS 2025 Taskforce Report - Open Government Information.

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