Project Manager, Built Assets

Job type
Ongoing, Full time
Branch
Operations
Section

Built Assets

Classification
Executive Level 1
Position number
413
Closing date
27/11/2025
Immediate supervisor
Director, Built Assets
Salary range
$115,443.00 to $125,832.00
Security clearance
Baseline
Eligibility

Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS). All applicants offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements. The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline level. The successful applicant/s must be willing to share all relevant and required information

Who we are

The National Capital Authority (NCA) is the Australian Government agency dedicated to ensuring that Canberra is planned, designed and managed in accordance with its significance as the National Capital.

Our work encompasses urban planning, development approvals, events management, asset management, heritage management, capital works delivery, education and commercial, leasing and licencing activities. 

The Team

The Built Assets team is part of the Operations Branch and responsible for the asset management, maintenance, and capital upgrade of certain asset classes within the NCA estate.  

The value of the asset base managed by the built assets team is over $1 billion and includes iconic assets such as the Carillon, Captain Cook Memorial Jet, National Memorials along ANZAC Parade, the National Capital Exhibition Centre at Regatta Point and heritage assets such as Blundells cottage.

The team also manage other more utilitarian assets classes such as bridges, roads, stormwater, paths, carparks, road and pedestrian lighting, traffic lights, and other buildings, minor structures, hydraulic, electrical and security related infrastructure. 

The NCA estate is a high-profile area with very high expectations on its presentation and performance. All the assets managed by the team are expected to be managed to a standard befitting the nation’s capital. This requires a high standard of works, presentation and safety for NCA assets.

The person we are looking for

Reporting to the Director Built Assets the successful applicant will lead the delivery of multiple maintenance or capital works projects concurrently. Projects may be in various stages of feasibility, planning and delivery, and generally require liaison with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

The NCA is therefore looking for an organised and enthusiastic individual with well-developed planning, communication, teamwork and stakeholder management skills.

The successful individual will be joining a high-performing team that prioritises working together to achieve shared goals, where open communication, shared knowledge, and mutual support are highly valued. The role requires someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, can contribute to a positive team dynamic, and is committed to the collective success of the group. 

Duties

Operating under broad direction of the Director of Built Assets, duties will be dependent on project priorities, but may include:  

  1. Manage and coordinate the successful delivery of multiple capital works projects and asset maintenance projects, inclusive of monitoring project programs, quality of works onsite, and coordinating handover activities with the maintenance team at completion.
  2. Provide regular updates to relevant stakeholders as needed, including updates on progress, cost, timelines, quality, safety and risk management.   
  3. Lead procurement activities, including the development and release of tender documents, chair evaluation panels, write evaluation reports, manage negotiations activities, and finalise contracts, ensuring adherence to Commonwealth Procurement Rules and relevant NCA policies.
  4. Manage and administer contracts, inclusive of invoicing, compliance, and value for money assessment of variations.
  5. Audit Work Health and Safety requirements across projects, ensuring contractors have appropriate safety documentation in accordance with contract and legislative requirements and undertake regular site inspections to monitor adherence to these documents.
  6. Prepare and maintain project documentation in accordance with relevant Records Management policies.
  7. Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure that NCA Asset Management System is updated with requirements for commissioning and capitalisation of new assets, and decommissioning and disposal of replaced assets in relation to capital projects.
  8. Support the administration and development of the NCA’s Asset Management System (AMS) and manage various business improvement activities relating to the AMS, such as assisting in the development of the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP), Asset Management Plans (AMPs), short and long-term strategic work plans and preparation of budgets, briefs and reports to support built asset maintenance works and capital forward works programs.
  9. Develop and maintain effective and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other Government departments, cultural institutions, consultants, maintenance contractors and event organisers.
  10. Assist with providing updates and inputs in to other reporting requirements for the NCA including the Annual Report, Authority papers and other reports as required.
  11. Participate as a constructive member of the National Capital Authority and provide reasonable support with Branch functions as required.
Qualifications/Mandatory Requirements
  • Qualifications in engineering, construction management, Project Management or equivalent field, or trade qualifications with extensive industry experience.
  • Must hold a minimum of C class driver’s licence.
  • Ability to gain and maintain a security classification of Baseline is mandatory.
Preferred experience
  • At least ten (10) years demonstrated experience working in a building, asset or estate management environment, with recent experience undertaking Commonwealth procurement activities will be highly regarded.
  • Experience managing electrical infrastructure projects (e.g. lighting and switchboard upgrades) or civil works projects (e.g. stormwater upgrades, road re-surfacing, etc) will be highly regarded.
Selection Criteria
  1. Demonstrated experience managing multiple capital works projects concurrently in a built asset’s environment.
  2. Proven experience utilising project management tools to manage programs, budgets and contracts effectively.
  3. Demonstrated understanding of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements and experience undertaking site safety inspections.
  4. Knowledge of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules and demonstrated experience leading procurement activities.
  5. Demonstrated experience in high-level stakeholder engagement, including consulting, negotiating, and resolving complex or sensitive issues.
Attachments
PN413 - Project Manager, Built Assets - Job Description
NCA Application Cover Sheet.docx

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region.

We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

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