Details: Major Projects Canberra is responsible for leading and supporting the procurement and delivery of the ACT Government’s infrastructure programs.

We deliver infrastructure for the Canberra community, improving our liveability, enabling a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable city.

Excellent Remuneration package which may include an Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
Diverse and rewarding role
Flexible working including hybrid office/home arrangements
Relocation Expenses

The Northside Hospital Project (NHP) team will be leading the design development and delivery of the new Northside Hospital in Bruce.

The Project Team will work alongside ACT Health Directorate, Canberra Health Services and clinicians to plan, procure and deliver the new Northside Hospital Project.

The Project is in its early planning phase with procurement of key advisors underway, ahead of procuring the main works contractor later in 2024.

Major Projects Canberra will continue to lead the project through its various phases to completion, including:

Planning and procurement.
Decanting and enabling works; and
Construction and commissioning.

The NHP Principal Manager, Commercial is a senior role within the NHP Team primarily responsible for the delivery of a range of time-critical procurement activities in relation to the NHP, as well as overseeing commercial management of the project, to ensure best practice commercial practices are implemented and all commercial objectives achieved.

The Principal Manager, Commercial, is a key senior role within Northside Hospital Project team. This person will be responsible to the Deputy Director General, Executive Branch Manager, Commercial and Project Director for all aspects of the project’s commercial, legal, financial and procurement activities.

The role will develop and maintain strategic relationships with advisors, suppliers and contractors throughout the procurement and delivery stages of the project.

In addition, the Principal Manager, Commercial will be required to work collaboratively with multiple branches of the ACT Government and provide advice at the highest levels of government which may include Cabinet, Ministers, Directors-General, senior ACTPS executives and the Northside Hospital Project Board.

The Principal Manager, Commercial will represent Major Projects Canberra and the ACT Government in significant and complex commercial negotiations, the evaluation of project submissions, Legislative Assembly hearings, industry briefings, the media, and other public forums.

They will provide strategic, commercial and technical leadership within a dynamic and high performing team.

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:

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.

Demonstrated relevant experience of managing significant projects is desirable.

Experience in delivering significant infrastructure projects in collaboration with or as part of a Tier 1 contractor; and

Experience in the delivery of health infrastructure projects is desirable.

Notes: 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. Depending on the skills and experience of the candidate, the position may attract an Attraction and Retention Incentive (ARIn) under the Technical and Other Professionals Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026. The total combined salary package range is between $208,744 - $258,744 excluding superannuation. This ARIn is reviewable under the terms of the ACTPS ARIn Policy. At the three year point a further comprehensive review will be undertaken in line with the duration of the Project providing the position continues to meet the eligibility criteria, including consideration of relevant market rates/and or change to the operational requirements of the Project.

How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $208,744.00 per year

Work Authorisation:

Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

ACT Major Projects Canberra

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