Capital Works & Infrastructure Lead

Department of Home Affairs; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Home Affairs is seeking an EL1 Assistant Director in the Capital Works and Infrastructure area to support the Director in delivering the annual capital works program. You will lead a small team and oversee end-to-end property and detention-related capital projects, including procurement, contract and financial management, while engaging stakeholders to achieve program outcomes.

The role emphasizes strong governance, risk management and strategic leadership within a hybrid

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Strong governance, assurance practices and strategic thinking.
• Experience with procurement, contract management and financial management.

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.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of property, infrastructure and detention-related capital works.
• Oversee procurement, contract management and financial management activities.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and provide strategic advice.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Procurement

Contract management

Financial management

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

The Department of Home Affairs is seeking an EL1 Assistant Director in the Capital Works and Infrastructure area to support the Director in delivering the annual capital works program. You will lead a small team and oversee end-to-end property and detention-related capital projects, including procurement, contract and financial management, while engaging stakeholders to achieve program outcomes.

The role emphasizes strong governance, risk management and strategic leadership within a hybrid