Our vision is to create great places where communities thrive.

Through greenfield development and urban renewal, we create experiences and lifestyles that are uniquely Canberran, where everyone feels welcome and at home.

Our developments aim to balance social, economic and environmental benefits for all Canberrans through:

• Affordable living 
• A safe and healthy population
• Social inclusion and diversity
• Housing choices
• Environmental sustainability.

The Suburban Land Agency (the Agency) was established as a statutory authority under the City Renewal Authority and Suburban Land Agency Act 2017. The Agency is regulated by Parts 8 and 9 of the Financial Management Act 1996, s50 of the Planning and Development Act 2007 and the Public Sector Management Act 1994. An independent Board governs our operations.

about the role

This is a newly created role in the team that manages engagement projects for the Suburban Land Agency (SLA) working closely with the Executive and senior management team:

• Manager - Communications and Engagement

We are seeking an organised person with a professional, calm, proactive and enthusiastic approach who can draw on and build strong relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external to Government.

Thriving Communities, Community Development & Engagement team connects with the community and stakeholders to:

• Inform and seek input from the community
• Build working relationships with industry and community stakeholders
• Support networks in new greenfield estates.

We deliver:

• Our stakeholder engagement strategy
• The Mingle program.

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.

Note:  Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: 

Applicants should submit a supporting statement, addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and the Behavioural Capabilities of not more than two A4 pages outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role. 

 A copy of a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees are to be provided.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

A position description is attached.