Assistant Director | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government is seeking an Assistant Director to deliver public housing projects across several programs. You will manage a portfolio of design and construction initiatives, including complex multi-unit developments, while supporting the Director to meet program targets and priorities.

You will collaborate within the Infrastructure Delivery team, coordinating with Directors and delivery staff to achieve high-quality outcomes and may lead a small team to provide day-to-day guidance and

Qualifications

• Qualifications in a relevant technical field and/or building trades certification with significant project management experience.
• Hold a professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Project Management, or accreditation with a recognised body.
• Have significant building or infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver public housing projects across multiple programs and manage a portfolio of design and/or construction projects.
• Support the Director to achieve program delivery targets and operational priorities.
• Collaborate with the Infrastructure Delivery team and mentor/lead delivery staff where required.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership / mentoring

Education

Engineering/Architecture degree or accreditation

Job description

Assistant Director
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Details: As the Assistant Director, you will be responsible for delivering public housing projects across a range of public housing programs. You will manage a portfolio of design and/or construction projects, including complex developments such as multi-unit residential projects, while supporting the Director to achieve program delivery targets and broader operational priorities.

You will work collaboratively as part of the broader Infrastructure Delivery team, partnering with other Assistant Directors, Directors and project delivery staff to achieve high-quality outcomes for the ACT public housing portfolio.

Depending on operational requirements, you may also lead and manage a small team of project delivery staff, providing day-to-day guidance, mentoring and support to foster capability and ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Qualifications in a relevant technical field (e.g. Project Management, Property Management, or similar) and/or building trades certification with significant building and infrastructure and/or project management experience, or
• Hold a relevant professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Project Management, or accreditation with a professional body recognised within Australia, or
• Hold a relevant building degree, or
• Have significant building or infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months and/or permanency.

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

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 .

Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months and/or permanency.