Executive Director, Place Delivery | Full-time ExecutiveClassification: Executive Level 2.2Position No: E818Directorate: Suburban Land AgencyAdvertised (Gazettal date): 01 November 2024Contact Officer: Donna Theron on ****** or (02) 6207 2***YOUR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Executive Director, Place Delivery is a senior executive role within the Suburban Land Agency and part of the senior leadership team. Effective leadership is essential to our success as our innovative and forward-thinking leaders deliver SLA's mission to create great places where communities thrive.The position requires a person with exceptional executive management skills who will provide leadership and direction in the planning and delivery of major infrastructure projects, to ensure effective delivery of and accountability for projects within agreed scope and timeframes.The nature of this role requires maintaining collaborative partnerships across SLA, ACT Government, and industry, and has responsibility to implement policies and deliver projects that support achievement of Government's strategic priorities and SLA's financial and non-financial performance goals.The Place Delivery Group is responsible for leading an expansive development program that spans large-scale civil and infrastructure initiatives, suburban estate development, and exemplar urban regeneration and renewal. The Group is responsible for delivering the bulk of the Government's Indicative Land Release Program which outlines the Territory's intent to release land for residential, commercial, industrial, and community uses. The group operates across greenfield estates, urban estates and releases, commercial ventures, and infrastructure and civil services. The Place Delivery Group is also responsible for management of the SLA's interest in the West Belconnen 'Ginninderry' Joint Venture.The Place Delivery Group is responsible for significant multi-year projects and initiatives that cross all levels of Government. Some of the key responsibilities include:Facilitating the provision of critical Government and non-Government facilities, including educational facilities, sporting fields, community facilities, public, social and community housing, transport infrastructure, and other major trunk infrastructure.Undertaking due diligence and planning activities to inform concept and detailed design.Preparing concept and detailed designs using a people-centric approach that demonstrates sustainable, integrated developments that attract and promote thriving communities.Undertaking feasibility analysis to inform Government investment decisions on major infrastructure, civil works, estate development, commercial ventures, and built-form outcomes.Preparing masterplans and statutory planning proposals that enliven community ambitions and visions.Securing statutory approvals, including environmental, heritage, development, detailed design, and construction.Engaging with traditional owners, local and broader Canberra communities on their aspirations for future communities.Partnering with industry on complex commercial arrangements and ventures.Developing outcomes-based, complex land release structures and contractual arrangements and overseeing their administration from inception through to post-sale.Being at the forefront of sustainable design and development, through delivery of environmentally and socially sustainable land development and construction.Delivering to the Government's Indicative Land Release Program, including affordable, community, and public housing targets and delivering significant financial returns through dividends to the Territory.Applicants should be able to demonstrate leadership in building high performing teams, business management, and establishing productive inter-governmental relations. Strong skills in internal and external stakeholder engagement, collaborative partnerships, and leading teams to deliver multiple complex projects are essential.SELECTION CRITERIA (EXECUTIVE CAPABILITIES)The ACT Public Service (ACTPS) Executive Capabilities are a way of describing the behaviours that characterise successful ACTPS executives and the values and personal attributes that support these behaviours. They also provide an integrated and consistent means of assisting executives to identify developmental needs and achieve significant and measurable growth in areas such as leadership, strategic vision, and effective management.Leads and values peopleMotivates and develops peopleValues diversity and respects individualsBuilds a culture of improving practiceShapes strategic thinkingInspires a sense of purpose and directionEncourages innovation and engages with riskThinks broadly and develops solutionsAchieves results with integrityDevelops organisational capability to deliver resultsManages resources wisely and with probityProgresses evidence-based policies and proceduresShows sound judgement, is responsive and ethicalListens and communicates with influenceEngages effectively across governmentBuilds and maintains key relationshipsExemplifies citizen, community and service focusUnderstands, anticipates and evaluates client needsCreates partnerships and co-operationWorks to improve outcomesQUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTSTertiary qualifications in a relevant area – such as, engineering, project management, and/or planning will be highly regarded.Significant executive level experience and extensive knowledge of residential, commercial, and industrial land development and related issues including procurement and work health and safety will be highly regarded.Remuneration: The position attracts a remuneration package ranging from $321,988 - $334,882 depending on the current superannuation arrangements of the successful applicant. This includes a cash component of $286,536.Contract: The successful applicant will be engaged under a performance-based long-term contract for a period of up to five years. Prospective applicants should be aware that long-term engagements are tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly.How to Apply: Please submit a maximum two-page application providing examples demonstrating your suitability against the Executive Capabilities and provide a current curriculum vitae and the names and contact of two referees.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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