Assistant Director, Projects

ACT Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The ACT Government is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Director, Projects for a temporary position in the Justice and Community Safety Directorate. This role involves managing the AMC Hail Damage Project, ensuring compliance, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management skills and relevant experience within secure or custodial environments.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven project management and organisational skills needed.
• Experience in custodial or secure environments is desirable.
• Qualifications in Plumbing, Electrical, or Project Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop project planning and reporting documentation.
• Manage compliance with laws and government policies.
• Conduct meetings with stakeholders and vendors.

Skills

Project Management

Organisational Skills

Technical Knowledge

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Tools

Project Management

Compliance Standards

Job description

Closes: 07 July 2025

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C

Salary: $125,344 - $134,527 plus superannuation

Position No: 37615

Directorate: Justice and Community Safety

Advertised (Gazettal date): 23 June 2025

Contact Officer: Michael Steen on [e-mail] or [phone]

Details: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking applications from experienced, highly motivated and suitable individuals to temporarily fill the position of Assistant Director, Projects (SOGC), within the Strategic Projects Team.

Working closely with Infrastructure Canberra, Custodial Operations, consultants, vendors and relevant stakeholders, the Assistant Director, Projects, is the primary ACTCS representative for the AMC Hail Damage Project at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC).

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of project planning and reporting documentation, including project schedules, plans, registers and status reports.

In addition, you will manage project and site contact activities such as sourcing information pertaining to Requests For Information (RFIs), reviewing design and scope reports and ensuring project activities are compliant with laws, legislation, regulations and government policies and procedures.

Further to this, you will conduct regular meetings with the stakeholders and vendors, providing updates to the Project Control Group, Senior Director and the Infrastructure Program Board, and ensure compliance with Australian Standards (AS), the Building Code of Australia (BCA), as well as local regulations.

To be successful will have proven project management and organisational skills and will be able to demonstrate technical knowledge over multiple disciplines within highly regulated secure facilities.

Eligibility/Other Requirements

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and / or equivalent work experience in the criminal justice system is highly desirable.
• An unrestricted Drivers licence class C is essential.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• Experience working within a custodial or secure environment is highly desirable.
• Qualification in one or more of the following areas are highly desirable:
• Roofing
• Plumbing
• Gas Fitting
• Electrical
• Project Management
• Working at heights
• Working on roofs
  
  

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 18 months.

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. In addition, reasonable adjustments can be made.

How to Apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit three items: (1) A one to three page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; (2) a current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager); and (3) a copy of your current driver’s licence. Please ensure you submit all required items.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button below.

Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 18 months.