Portfolio Manager

Description:

At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving. We are responsible for delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transformative transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city's public transport network.

Our work encompasses every part of our State; from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community. We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility, and support for our staff.

The Opportunity
The Portfolio Manager works in partnership with South Australian Government Lead Agencies and provides leadership and direction to deliver South Australian social infrastructure (building construction) projects. This involves the management of risk, time, cost and quality and ensuring a program of complex and/or politically sensitive projects meet the objectives and requirements of government and lead agencies.

The role manages a multi-disciplinary team to ensure comprehensive building project/program advice to government and Lead Agencies, project/program planning, and procurement including preparation and administration of contract documentation. Further, the team reporting to this position oversees construction work performed by industry partners and contractors to ensure compliance with legislation, and statutory processes and procedures.

The Portfolio Manager forms part of the Directorate Management team, responsible for functional leadership and project management.

The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of various General Conditions of Contract and bring extensive experience in leading and delivering major, including politically sensitive, building projects. Their expertise will include managing significant budgets and complex contracts, demonstrating strong leadership and a deep understanding of project delivery in high-stakes environments.

If this sounds like you and you are ready to take on this opportunity and contribute to the success of our agency, then we invite you to apply for this position.

What our new starters have said about us:
“Joining any new team in a new role can be a big decision, however I was warmly welcomed by everyone in the Building Projects Directorate. This is an incredibly collaborative working environment with everyone happy to share their knowledge and expertise. The team are high performing and work hard however work life balance is an embedded part of the culture. The location makes my commute really easy, and I have even cancelled my gym membership as the office has its very own. I can even get my dry cleaning done here. It has been a positive decision to make the move to DIT”.

“Coming from the private sector, the biggest draw for me is job satisfaction and industry exposure. The role provides opportunity to work across multiple government agencies and engage with a range of design team professionals. The Building Project Management team have a wealth of support from internal specialists to achieve project success”

“Joining this high performing team has provided an exciting and rewarding experience. I find the highly collaborative support mechanisms valuable in contributing to driving project success daily”

Qualifications/Experience
A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience is highly regarded.

Previous experience in a similar role and in a government agency of similar size and complexity is highly regarded.

Special Conditions
A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.

Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

Tenure of Vacancy
Temporary appointment up to 2 years.

Remuneration
MAS3 - $127,859 pa + superannuation.

Enquiries
Abi Parry
Director, Building Projects
Telephone: (08) 7133 1435
Email: Abigail.Parry2@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached role statement.

Our Commitment
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia.

As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

Role Statement - Portfolio Manager (MAS3)

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.