GAZ - EL1 - NATIONAL - Assistant Director - Capital Works and Infrastructure

Department of Home Affairs; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

The Department of Home Affairs is seeking an EL1 Assistant Director to lead the Capital Works and Infrastructure program within the Property Branch in Canberra. You will oversee delivery across detention facilities, infrastructure projects and major capital works, working with internal teams and external service providers.

You will manage a small team, develop project briefs, manage budgets, procurement and governance, and provide strategic advice to the Director to ensure timely, on-budget

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Proven ability to lead delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong governance, risk management and financial acumen.
• High-level stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Department's 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.
• Undertake procurement, contract management and financial management activities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing strategic advice.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, policy and governance requirements through risk management, performance monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Procurement

Contract management

Financial management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

GAZ - EL1 - NATIONAL - Assistant Director - Capital Works and Infrastructure

This process is being used to fill 3immediate positions.

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere inACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.

About our team

Chief Operating Officer Group | Business Enabling Services | Property | Capital Works and Infrastructure

The Capital Works and Infrastructure section within Property Branch is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the Department's capital works program across departmental property holdings onshore and offshore, including the delivery of detention facilities, infrastructure projects and major capital works.

The team is responsible for the engagement and project management of external service providers, including project management, design, security, cost planning, building and construction services, and works closely with Finance Division to support project planning and high-level costings.

In the detention environment, the team manages the planning and delivery of detention facilities and associated infrastructure in support of Australian Border Force Detention Operations.

The section currently oversees a diverse portfolio of major capital works and infrastructure projects, providing project management, procurement, contract management and governance expertise to support the Department's strategic property, infrastructure and operational objectives.

Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, including developing capability, managing performance and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture

Proven ability to lead the delivery of complex infrastructure and capital works projects, applying strong strategic thinking, governance and assurance practices to achieve program outcomes

High-level stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and communicate effectively through clear written and verbal communication

Strong commercial acumen, including procurement, contract management and financial management experience within government or large-scale project environments

Sound judgement and analytical skills, with demonstrated experience in risk management, problem-solving and managing competing priorities in complex environments.

Duties and responsibilities

The primary focus of this role is to support the Director in developing and delivering the Department's annual capital works program, including the Administered Capital Works Program, commercial property portfolio, onshore detention network infrastructure and major capital works projects.

Lead and support a small team to deliver the Department's capital works and infrastructure program, ensuring projects are delivered within agreed scope, budget and timeframes

Manage the end-to-end delivery of property, infrastructure and detention-related capital works projects, including business case assessment, project prioritisation, planning and implementation

Undertake procurement, contract management and financial management activities, including engaging and managing consultants, contractors and service providers

Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing strategic advice and contributing to property planning and program outcomes

Ensure compliance with legislative, policy and governance requirements through effective risk management, performance monitoring, reporting and assurance activities.

Additional information

Supportive of professional development training and hybrid working arrangements.

What you'll gain from the experience:

How to manage teams and stakeholders (external and internal)

Diversity and inclusion

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability