Assistant Director, Capital Works & Infrastructure - Hybrid

Department of Home Affairs; Darwin; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Department of Home Affairs in Australia is seeking an EL1 Assistant Director for Capital Works and Infrastructure to lead a small team in delivering a complex program across property holdings, including detention facilities and major projects. The role emphasizes governance, strategic planning, and effective external engagement.

The successful candidate will oversee procurement, contract and financial management, build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure projects

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, including developing capability and fostering a high-performing team culture.
• Proven ability to lead delivery of complex infrastructure and capital works projects with governance and assurance practices.
• High-level stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial acumen including procurement, contract management and financial management in government or large-scale projects.
• Sound judgement, risk management, and ability to manage competing priorities in complex environments.

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 program within scope, budget and timeframes.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of property, infrastructure and detention-related capital works projects.
• Undertake procurement, contract management and financial management activities with consultants and service providers.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support property planning and program outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, policy and governance requirements through risk management and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Procurement

Financial management

Strategic thinking

Governance

Job description

Department of Home Affairs in Australia is seeking an EL1 Assistant Director for Capital Works and Infrastructure to lead a small team in delivering a complex program across property holdings, including detention facilities and major projects. The role emphasizes governance, strategic planning, and effective external engagement.

The successful candidate will oversee procurement, contract and financial management, build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure projects