Director, Capital Works and Strategic Assets

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in East Melbourne seeks a strategic Director, Capital Works and Strategic Assets to lead critical infrastructure, aviation and operational services underpinning Victoria's bushfire preparedness.

You will oversee asset portfolios, capital works programs and governance across FFMVic, driving performance, risk management and stakeholder collaboration with government, industry and communities.

Qualifications

• Accomplished executive leader with experience managing complex asset portfolios.
• Strong strategic thinking with commercial acumen and community focus.
• Proven governance, assurance and performance reporting capability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee significant asset portfolios and capital works across statewide services.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure high-performing, customer-focused culture.
• Engage stakeholders across government, industry and communities; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Asset portfolio management

Strategic leadership

Governance & reporting

Procurement & contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-agency collaboration

Public sector governance

Job description

Director, Capital Works and Strategic Assets

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC – East Melbourne VIC

Drive the critical infrastructure, aviation and operational services that underpin Victoria's bushfire preparedness and emergency response capability.

As Director, Capital Works and Strategic Assets, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for a diverse portfolio of statewide services that enable Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.

Leading specialist teams and working with partners across government, emergency services, industry and Traditional Owners, you will oversee significant asset portfolios, critical operational communications, aviation services, capital works and infrastructure programs that support frontline operations across Victoria.

This is a unique opportunity to lead high-impact services and assets that make a tangible difference to communities, landscapes and emergency response outcomes across the State.

About you:

You are an accomplished executive leader with experience managing complex asset portfolios, infrastructure programs or operational services in a large and dynamic environment. You combine strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen and a commitment to delivering services that support operational excellence and community outcomes.

You will bring:

• Experience in the management of significant similar asset portfolios, with a demonstrable track record of achievement in the areas of listed Accountabilities and Key Selection Criteria.
• Proven ability to lead complex programs and projects, balancing strategic priorities, operational requirements, risk and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong commercial, procurement and contract management expertise, with a focus on value for money and service performance.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and building a collaborative, customer-focused and high-performing culture.
• Demonstrated capability in governance, assurance, performance reporting and continuous improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience working across government, industry and partner organisations.
• A strong understanding of public sector governance, policies and processes, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex stakeholder environment.

About the organisation

We employ approximately 6,300 staff, including around 600 seasonal staff, across more than 86 locations throughout Victoria, across energy, environment, climate action, water, agriculture, and resources portfolios.

Our challenge is to maintain Victoria's liveability, with a population expected to almost double by 2050, while responding to climate change and protecting our natural environment, infrastructure and heritage for future generations. We take a community-centred approach and involve communities and key stakeholders in decisions and policies that affect them and we collaborate across our portfolios to design and deliver services and programs.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of up to 5 years. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 1 November 2026.

Other relevant information:

• undertake pre-employment screening, including completion of a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check
• have their misconduct declarations validated, irrespective of whether misconduct has been declared or not
• provide at least two appropriate referees, including their current direct line manager or where relevant (i.e. because they are not employed) most recent direct line manager in accordance with the requirements set out inexecutive reference checks.
• provide evidence of their right to work in Australia

For more information about the pre-screening requirements for this position, please refer to the position description.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.

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