Director, Capital Works & Infrastructure

Australian Department of Home Affairs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Australian Department of Home Affairs in Canberra is seeking an experienced EL1 Assistant Director to lead the Capital Works and Infrastructure team. The role focuses on delivering the department's capital program across property holdings and detention facilities, with governance, risk management and strong stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end project delivery, drive procurement and contract management, and ensure compliance with policies while supporting

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Proven ability to lead delivery of complex infrastructure and capital works projects with governance and assurance practices.
• High-level stakeholder engagement and influencing skills for building productive relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen including procurement, contract management and financial management in government or large projects.
• Sound judgement and analytical skills with risk management, problem-solving and handling competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small team to deliver the department's capital works and infrastructure program within scope, budget and timeframes.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of property, infrastructure and detention-related capital works projects, including business case assessment and prioritisation.
• Undertake procurement, contract management and financial activities involving consultants and service providers.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide strategic advice.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, policy and governance requirements through risk management, monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Infrastructure delivery

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Risk management

Job description

Australian Department of Home Affairs in Canberra is seeking an experienced EL1 Assistant Director to lead the Capital Works and Infrastructure team. The role focuses on delivering the department's capital program across property holdings and detention facilities, with governance, risk management and strong stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end project delivery, drive procurement and contract management, and ensure compliance with policies while supporting