Closes: 12 November 2026
Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 1205
Directorate: Cultural Facilities Corporation
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 November 2026
Contact Officer: Caroline Fulton on CarolineM.Fulton@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 6809
Details: The Cultural Facilities Corporation (CFC) is the ACT Government statutory authority responsible for managing, developing and promoting a diverse portfolio of cultural venues and collections, including the Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra Museum and Gallery, the Nolan Collection, Lanyon Homestead, Mugga Mugga Cottage, Calthorpes’ House and Albert Hall.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director, Facility Operations and Capital Works provide strategic leadership for the operation, maintenance and renewal of CFC's diverse portfolio of cultural venues, public facilities and heritage assets. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the role leads facilities management, asset planning, procurement, contract management and capital works delivery across the organisation.
The position is responsible for overseeing maintenance and infrastructure investment programs, ensuring facilities are safe, compliant and fit for purpose while supporting exceptional visitor, audience and artist experiences. The role provides strategic advice on asset lifecycle planning, sustainability initiatives, heritage conservation, risk management and capital investment priorities.
This senior leadership role requires an experienced facilities, asset or infrastructure professional with strong project governance, procurement and stakeholder management expertise. The successful applicant will have a proven track record delivering complex capital works programs, managing heritage assets and leading multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 January 2027. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
A merit pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Provide a one-page pitch telling us what you would bring to our team addressing the Position Description, a copy of your current curriculum vitae, and the contact details of two referees.
*Applications should be submitted directly to cfc.recruitment@act.gov.au
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.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 January 2027. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
Career interest categories:
Administration and Governance
Leaders and Senior Management
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