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

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

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 3 immediate 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 in ACT; 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.

Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force.

Our ideal candidate

• 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:

• Project Management skills
• How to manage teams and stakeholders (external and internal)
• Good negotiation skills
• Contract management skills
• Procurement skills.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance, and:

• ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.

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