Strategic Assistant Director, Infrastructure & Asset Services

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Council Jobs in Canberra is seeking an experienced Assistant Director within the Infrastructure Client Services team of the Health and Community Services Directorate. You will lead a small team, manage asset portfolios, and oversee capital works, budgets and maintenance across a diverse property portfolio.

The role requires strong people leadership, stakeholder engagement with senior officials, and the ability to advise on complex submissions and reports to support informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Highly organised, experienced leader with people, operational, project and stakeholder management skills.
• Asset management, facilities management, property or infrastructure-related disciplines are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities of the unit within Infrastructure Client Services.
• Oversee asset portfolio including strategic asset management, capital and minor works programs, budget management and repairs and maintenance.
• Build strong relationships with senior government and community sector stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
• Provide high-level advice and manage complex correspondence, submissions and reports.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Leadership

Job description

Council Jobs in Canberra is seeking an experienced Assistant Director within the Infrastructure Client Services team of the Health and Community Services Directorate. You will lead a small team, manage asset portfolios, and oversee capital works, budgets and maintenance across a diverse property portfolio.

The role requires strong people leadership, stakeholder engagement with senior officials, and the ability to advise on complex submissions and reports to support informed decisions.