Capital Works & Infrastructure Lead — Hybrid Role

Australian Department of Home Affairs; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

Australian Department of Home Affairs seeks an experienced leader to oversee capital works and infrastructure delivery within Property Branch. You will guide a team, manage large-scale projects, and align with governance, cost planning, and external partners.

The role emphasizes strategic advisory, risk management, and structured program delivery across onshore and offshore assets, including detention facilities. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and capability development in large teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Director to develop and deliver annual capital works program.
• Manage end-to-end property and detention-related capital works projects.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Delivery of complex infrastructure

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Risk management and governance

Job description

Australian Department of Home Affairs seeks an experienced leader to oversee capital works and infrastructure delivery within Property Branch. You will guide a team, manage large-scale projects, and align with governance, cost planning, and external partners.

The role emphasizes strategic advisory, risk management, and structured program delivery across onshore and offshore assets, including detention facilities. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.