Property Projects Director

Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission – Canberra ACT is seeking an Assistant Director, Property Projects to lead the national accommodation and workplace program in line with the Property Strategy. You will manage complex property initiatives through planning, design, procurement, construction, fit-out, relocation and handover, coordinating with executives, landlords and service providers.

The role emphasizes sound judgement, strong commercial awareness and governance across operations,

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading complex property, construction, fit-out or workplace projects through the lifecycle.
• Strong project leadership including scope, schedule, budget, risk and governance.
• Ability to develop concise business cases, project plans, governance papers, briefs and executive reporting.
• Sound commercial judgement supporting procurement, contract management and supplier performance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across operational, technical and executive environments.
• Clear, evidence-based advice and recommendations to senior stakeholders and governance forums.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of one or more complex property projects.
• Manage projects through the full delivery lifecycle including planning, design, business case development, procurement, construction, fit-out, commissioning, relocation and operational handover.
• Develop high-quality project documentation, including business cases, project management plans, procurement documentation, governance papers, risk and issue registers, budgets, schedules and status reports.
• Establish and maintain effective project governance, assurance and reporting arrangements using the ACIC’s corporate project management and financial systems.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, dependencies and benefits, taking timely action and escalating matters that may affect delivery.
• Provide clear, evidence-based advice and recommendations to senior executives, project boards and other governance forums.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and consultation with business areas, landlords, other government agencies, consultants, contractors and service providers.
• Plan and support compliant procurement activities, including developing requirements, evaluating proposals, managing contracts and monitoring supplier performance.
• Coordinate internal and external project resources, ensuring activities are aligned and projects are successfully integrated into ACIC operations.
• Contribute to the development of staff and project capability, including providing direction, guidance and quality assurance to team members and delivery partners.
• Apply sound knowledge of Commonwealth property, procurement and project governance requirements across the full lifecycle of property and construction projects.

Skills

Property project leadership

Project governance

Business case development

Procurement & contracts

Stakeholder engagement

Executive reporting

Job description

Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission – Canberra ACT is seeking an Assistant Director, Property Projects to lead the national accommodation and workplace program in line with the Property Strategy. You will manage complex property initiatives through planning, design, procurement, construction, fit-out, relocation and handover, coordinating with executives, landlords and service providers.

The role emphasizes sound judgement, strong commercial awareness and governance across operations,