Assistant Director, Capital Works & Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Australian Department of Home Affairs; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Australian Department of Home Affairs is seeking an experienced leader to support the Director in delivering the annual capital works program across property and detention infrastructure. You will manage a small team, oversee end-to-end projects, and drive procurement and contract activities to meet scope, budget and timelines.

The role emphasizes strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and strategic advisory capacity to inform planning and program outcomes within a government property

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, including developing capability, managing performance and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture
• Proven ability to lead the delivery of complex infrastructure and capital works projects, applying strong strategic thinking, governance and assurance practices to achieve program outcomes
• High-level stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and communicate effectively through clear written and verbal communication
• Strong commercial acumen, including procurement, contract management and financial management experience within government or large-scale project environments
• Sound judgement and analytical skills, with demonstrated experience in risk management, problem-solving and managing competing priorities in complex environments

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small team to deliver the Department's capital works and infrastructure program, ensuring projects are delivered within agreed scope, budget and timeframes
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of property, infrastructure and detention-related capital works projects, including business case assessment, project prioritisation, planning and implementation
• Undertake procurement, contract management and financial management activities, including engaging and managing consultants, contractors and service providers
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing strategic advice and contributing to property planning and program outcomes
• Ensure compliance with legislative, policy and governance requirements through effective risk management, performance monitoring, reporting and assurance activities

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Procurement

Job description

Australian Department of Home Affairs is seeking an experienced leader to support the Director in delivering the annual capital works program across property and detention infrastructure. You will manage a small team, oversee end-to-end projects, and drive procurement and contract activities to meet scope, budget and timelines.

The role emphasizes strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and strategic advisory capacity to inform planning and program outcomes within a government property