Project Manager - Infrastructure Officer 3 Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Job Description
Classification: Infrastructure Officer 3
Salary: $127,877 - $139,767 plus superannuation
Position No: 603744 - 02QQM
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 June 2026
Contact Officer: Denise Holm on denise.holm@act.gov.au
What can we offer you:
City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
Flexible working conditions.
To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)
About the Role:
The NCH Projects Team is responsible for project scoping, project procurement, project management and works coordination with delivery partners (Infrastructure Canberra and TCH Projects) across all NCH and CHH. Set
The Project Manager will report to the Project Director, Capital Project Delivery (CPD) and will be responsible for leading assigned projects from inception through to post completion phase. The role may require management of staff including admin or project support roles.
The Project Manager will have a detailed understanding of ACT Government Procurement and project delivery methodologies including a comprehensive knowledge of relevant Compliance, Australian Standards, Legislation, Australian Health Facility Guidelines, Regulations, Code of Practice, and the ability to interpret CHS Policies and Procedures.
The Project Manager will be responsible for managing a number of major CHS projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time and within budget, whilst minimising impacts to clinical services from operating within a live hospital environment. This will include a range of construction projects involving demolition works, construction of new buildings and refurbishments of existing buildings. A key element will be engaging with internal and external stakeholders and managing stakeholders expectations to deliver agreed project outcomes. The position is critical to the achievement of the overall objectives of CPD and the broader NCH Infrastructure and Facilities Services Branch.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
Notes: This is a temporary position available for 24 Months, with possibility of extension and or permanency.
For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”
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.
