Assistant Director, Capital Works & Infrastructure

Department of Home Affairs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

The Department of Home Affairs seeks an experienced EL1 Assistant Director for Capital Works and Infrastructure to lead a small team and deliver the department’s annual capital works program across onshore and offshore property and detention facilities. You will manage procurement, contracts and financials, engage stakeholders, and ensure governance and risk management practices across complex projects.

Demonstrated leadership in large-scale infrastructure, strategic planning, and effective

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Strong governance, assurance and risk management capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead complex infrastructure and capital works programs with strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in developing and delivering the annual capital works program.
• Lead and support a small team to deliver capital works and infrastructure projects within scope, budget and timeframes.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of property, infrastructure and detention-related capital works, including business case assessment and planning.
• Oversee procurement, contract management and financial management activities with external consultants and service providers.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide strategic advice on property planning and program outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, policy and governance requirements through risk management, performance monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Procurement

Contract management

Financial management

Risk management

Job description

The Department of Home Affairs seeks an experienced EL1 Assistant Director for Capital Works and Infrastructure to lead a small team and deliver the department’s annual capital works program across onshore and offshore property and detention facilities. You will manage procurement, contracts and financials, engage stakeholders, and ensure governance and risk management practices across complex projects.

Demonstrated leadership in large-scale infrastructure, strategic planning, and effective