APS6 - Infrastructure Project Assurance Officer Budget Policy & Assurance

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The opportunity we have available

The Land Transport Infrastructure Division (LTID) plays a key role in supporting the delivery of close to $100 billion in Australian Government investment towards road and rail projects that shape how Aussies live work and connect. From reducing travel times to making roads safer and boosting regional freight links everything we do has a ripple effect across the country.

Were working to deliver lasting smart infrastructure solutions that meet todays needs and tomorrows challenges for communities across Australia.

Youll be joining at a time where the Australian Government is focused on delivering nationally significant projects that provide enhanced productivity and resilience liveability and sustainability outcomes across Australia. Its a dynamic fast-moving environment where your work will matter.

We work in tight partnership with state and territory governments Infrastructure Australia and other key players to deliver nationally significant projects. Think faster commutes safer roads and stronger communities.

Our team is comprised of the following branches:

• VIC TAS and SA Infrastructure Investment Branch
• NSW & ACT Infrastructure Investment Branch
• WA & NT Infrastructure Investment Branch
• QLD Infrastructure Investment & Brisbane 2032 Games Venues Branch
• Budget Policy & Assurance Branch
• Infrastructure Investment Reform Branch and
• RPM Taskforce.

The Budget Policy and Assurance Branch lead the development of the IIPs contribution to the Budget including preparing its Cabinet Submission. The Branch also provides strategic advice on future infrastructure investment supports program governance manages IIP funding and provides cost estimate and cost-benefit assurance of major infrastructure projects.

Infrastructure Project Assurance Section assesses the reported costs and benefits of projects submitted by proponents to ensure that they are robust and consider how they align against industry benchmarks. The section also undertakes research on technical topics manages tools and databases chairs bi-annual meetings with senior officials from jurisdictions and delivers workshops to the division.

What will you do

You will be joining Infrastructure Project Assurance Section at an exciting time! We are working closely with internal and external stakeholders on project reviews. The role offers invaluable experience to work on strategic high-profile and high-priority work.

Key duties for this role include:

• Assist with the cost reviews and cost benefit analysis of projects.
• Technical research and analysis to support/contribute to improvement of tools systems and frameworks.
• Build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including with other jurisdictions.
• Provide key advice to government and executives to enable decision making on the governments Infrastructure investments to develop Australias land transport network

If youre passionate about nation-building and want to be part of a team that drives positive change come join us!

Who are we looking for

The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS level 6 Work level standards.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to generate high-quality written materials to support decision making
• Be able to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work within a distributed team that fosters a culture of informed decision-making integrity and respect
• Capable of working to a professional standard in a high-pressure complex environment apply a high level of attention to detail while undertaking tasks and managing competing priorities
• Adaptability resilience and flexibility in the face of changing priorities
• Highly developed judgement outcomes driven proactive highly adaptable and an interest in Infrastructure.

RecruitAbility minimum requirements

Minimum requirements for this role include:

• A degree in engineering economics or a related technical field
• Prior experience in engineering economics or a related technical field
• Ability to provide a strategic level of specialist professional and/or technical subject matter expertise
• Well-developed written and interpersonal communication skills including strong attention to detail
• Ability to provide timely and concise advice to inform and support executive decision making
• Ability to establish and maintain key strategic relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

RecruitAbility is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment.

Job applicants with disability who met the requirements are advanced to the next stage of the selection process:

• Opt into the scheme
• Declare they have a disability and
• Meet the minimum requirements of a vacancy advertised in the scheme

More information can be found at RecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants Australian Public Service Commission.

What else can we offer

• Exposure to high profile and exciting projects
• Networking opportunities across the department and wider APS
• Capability development opportunities focused on your individual career goals
• Mentoring and access to the departments Professional Coaching Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate including part time hours a hybrid of office and home based work and job sharing.

Eligibility requirements

Employment with the Department of Infrastructure Transport Regional Development Communications Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

• Citizenship:Candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
• Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the departments preferred medical provider.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Clearance Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia or have a checkable background for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
• Police check: The successful candidate must satisfactory complete an Australian Federal Police criminal history check.
• Integrity and Performance check: The successful candidate must satisfy the requirements in an Integrity and Performance check which is completed by your most recent employer.
• Qualifications: A degree in engineering economics or a related technical field.

Timeline and assessment

A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.

If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.

Applications open: 14 January 2026

Applications close: 27 January 2026

Application shortlisting: Week starting 2 February 2026

Further assessments: Week starting 9 February 2026

Selection report finalised: Week starting 2 March 2026

Offers and announcements:Week starting 9 March 2026

The above is indicative only please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.

Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted you may be asked to undertake further assessment this may include work sample testing interviews and reference checks.

How to apply

Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEDT Tuesday 27 January 2026.

In applying for this position you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather you should provide a statement of no more than 2 page PDF outlining your background capabilities and experiences what you would bring to the advertised role and indicate which role you are interested in. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the Who are we looking for section.

You should also provide a tailored CV in PDF no more than 3 pages.

Your application should be received through the departments online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.

If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team onor via email at to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.

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