Assistant Director, Infrastructure Project Manager

Job Description

Learn how a merit list or pool may be used Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months. This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies anywhere in Australia. For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle Canberra ACT ABOUT THE BRANCH As announced as part of the October 2022 Budget, the Department of Finance is leading the development of a National Security Office Precinct (the Precinct) at York Park in Barton, ACT. The Precinct will provide a permanent solution to the critical accommodation and capability requirements of several national security and other Commonwealth agencies including the Office of National Intelligence and parts of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The key duties of the position include: There are currently a number of exciting Infrastructure Project Manager opportunities to work within an energetic, high pace team responsible for delivering this nationally significant project. Key responsibilities include: Managing the delivery of projects by working collaboratively with all stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes. Communicating with relevant stakeholders to provide updates regarding project status and implementation issues. Proactively managing, monitoring and reporting on program and project schedules, quality, risks, issues, interdependencies, scope and key performance indicators. Monitoring client and stakeholder (internal and external) satisfaction and constructively managing issues to achieve project objectives within tight timeframes. Providing project and operational support, including monitoring and reporting on project plans, milestones, and deliverables, to ensure time, cost and quality outcomes are in line with approved project plans. Identifying and collating end user project requirements and developing options for solutions. Working collaboratively within the project team and engaging with other Commonwealth agencies and external stakeholders including consultants and contractors. Taking responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing projects, monitoring and reporting progress against milestones. Planning, directing and managing contract administration of consultants and contractors. Promoting consistency of quality outcomes across all projects. Developing and managing project team and building team spirit. Training and mentoring project team members. Roles within the Branch will offer the opportunity to work closely with a range of national security and other Commonwealth agencies, as well as commercial advisors and specialists including architects, engineers, and construction firms. DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION For detailed information about this role, including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack, which can be accessed by clicking the hyperlink at the bottom of this page. Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999 , employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing. Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance level for the role as indicated in the downloadable job pack. All Finance staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance prior to commencement. Notes This recruitment process is being used to fill current and future vacancies. A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months. A position may be offered as ongoing or non-ongoing subject to operational requirements. Where a non-ongoing position is offered, the role will be filled for a specified term of up to 12 months. A specified term may be extended up to a maximum period of 18 months. 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. 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