Director - Infrastructure Delivery and Operations

Description:

Infrastructure Operations and Infrastructure Delivery are collaboratively seeking dedicated and innovative Senior Officers to join their teams on a temporary basis until 31 December 2027 unless otherwise determined. Utilising your leadership strengths, strong sense of governance and knowledge of infrastructure services these two new Director positions will provide high quality leadership, advice and support relating to all aspects of infrastructure operations and project delivery.

About The Department

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About The Role

Both roles will contribute to strengthening our division's approach to:

• Deliver projects within required governance
• Build and maintain a diverse workforce reflective of our communities
• Meet changing community and workforce needs
• Drive a diverse, inclusive and high-performing service delivery culture.
  
  
  

The position in Infrastructure Operations will be responsible for leading a business unit that encompasses the operations and reporting function of a large maintenance portfolio and the contract management function of our Public Private Partnership schools.

The position in Infrastructure Delivery will be responsible for delivering Growth Learning Spaces, Contemporary Specialist Programs and Priority Nominated Programs.

About You

The ideal applicant will have strong foundations in the following:

• Sound governance by maintaining a high standard of practice through governance and risk management.
• Strategic leadership particularly leading change with focus and optimism; and
• Driving accountability and outcomes for high quality, customer-focused outcomes.
  
  
  

Additionally, as a Director, you will possess experience in management and administration, facilities management and be familiar with human resource management, stakeholder engagement and financial management.

Although not mandatory, a formal qualification in business, project management or public service management is beneficial.

It is a requirement for this role that a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) is held by the occupant.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a written response of no more than two pages on how your qualifications and experience aligns to your preferred role. Please indicate which role you would like to be considered for.
  
  
  

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

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