EL 1 - Assistant Director, Property Services Team

Australian Department of Social Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Social Services is seeking an EL1 Assistant Director in the Property Services Team to lead property and facilities management across the department's national portfolio, including leases, contracts, and capital works.

The role requires strategic oversight, governance, and stakeholder engagement to ensure compliant and efficient service delivery, with eligibility including Australian citizenship and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering property and facilities management in a large organization.
• Ability to lead strategic lease management and contract oversight.
• Strong governance and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee property and facilities management across the department's national portfolio.
• Provide strategic leadership, governance and asset management to ensure efficient service delivery.

Job description

EL 1 - Assistant Director, Property Services Team

Australian Department of Social Services – Tuggeranong ACT

2d ago , from Department of Social Services

• Financial Management and Property Services Branch
• National Office, Tuggeranong

Position Description:
The EL1 in the Property Services Team, is responsible for leading and overseeing the delivery of property and facilities management, strategic lease management, lease negotiations, contract management, capital works, reporting and accommodation support across the department's National property portfolio.

The role provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, governance, compliance, asset management, strategic accommodation support and stakeholder engagement to ensure property and facilities services are delivered efficiently, safely and in accordance with legislative, contractual and organisational requirements.

Please review the job pack for the full position description.

Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.

Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:
To be eligible for this role, applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA). This includes meeting AGSVA's identity, referee, and background checking requirements. Applicants with a history of overseas residence, employment, or travel may still be eligible, provided they can supply the information, documentation, and referee details required to support the security vetting process in accordance with AGSVA requirements.

Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing/ Non-ongoing

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Contact Officer Email:************@dss.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 08-Oct-2026

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