This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading.
Our client, a large QLD Government department, is seeking to engage an experienced Project Director to establish and communicate the strategic infrastructure direction and project schedules that effectively forecast expansion or new construction plans and priorities.
Working closely with the Secure Facilities and Assets workgroup, this key influential leadership role establishes and communicates the strategic infrastructure direction and project schedules that effectively forecast expansion or new construction plans and priorities. The role will also oversee project delivery activities up to handover and certification and ensures continual monitoring of risks and variances that may impede as-planned project delivery.
Key Responsibilities Financial Management Ensure effective management and monitoring of Infrastructure Project budgets in accordance with statutory responsibilities, government priorities and policies and procedures. Lead, monitor and report on Infrastructure delivery of Capital and Minor Works Projects. Lead and direct the effective use and management of the work unit's human and financial resources to deliver services in an efficient and commercially sustainable manner. Infrastructure Strategies Take a whole-of-organisation perspective on key infrastructure investment and life-of-asset issues and risks, contribute to strategic decision making and plans, and work collaboratively across all organisation levels to implement strategic directives. Develop state-wide infrastructure short to long range strategies that influence commercial value and sustainability, safety and security, construction efficiencies, and fit-for-purpose integration of infrastructure planning with expansion priorities and asset management forecasts. Monitor current or emerging issues or legislation (ie Human Rights Act and similar) that impacts infrastructure planning and construction, and recommend compliance strategies. Establish and maintain strong working relationship with the Queensland Government Building Contractor; provide them with project scope clarity, approved construction plans and specifications, budgets, schedule priorities; work to develop comprehensive project master schedule/s and oversee as-planned construction up to handover or certification stage. Lead response to, and delivery of, whole-of-organisation Infrastructure business continuity or recovery strategies following a disaster incident, participating as required in the State Disaster Coordination Groups or similar Emergency response organisations. Develop networks and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at state and national levels, and liaise and negotiate with other state government agencies, local government authorities, industry representatives, key client groups or interested parties in relation to Infrastructure agenda and forward plans. Prepare high level complex briefs and proposals, including cabinet and whole-of-organisation submissions and papers. Develop, implement and monitor Infrastructure project plans and schedules using existing project management methodologies such as Prince2. Workgroup Leadership Support vision, strategic infrastructure objectives and translate directions into actions for the Infrastructure Project and Delivery Teams. Demonstrate high calibre leadership behaviours, contribute as a member of the Command Leadership Team, and develop an engaged, inclusive, change-resilient, and collaborative team culture aligned to high standards of accountability, performance, best-practice outcomes and compliant project delivery. Encourage innovation, agile-thinking, and ideas generation across all levels within Command and Workgroup. Ensure core capability and team competency levels are maintained to keep pace with project demands and delivery. Essential Requirements Management of geographically disbursed multi-site portfolios with a dynamic combination of aging and newer assets / facilities. Demonstrated understanding and experience in technology-reliant (ie electronic security), high security facility and asset management fundamentals. Capability to lead or develop asset modelling programs to support wider management decisions. Solid understanding of tender, legal and contracts frameworks, and detailed financial / performance data analytics. Is skillful negotiator, using compelling arguments, logic and evidence to persuade stakeholders toward mutually beneficial outcomes, with strong conceptualisation, clear communication (written and verbal) and excellent problem solving skills. Proven currency knowledge of statutory Government and Local Government regulations, such as Building Codes, EPA, Building Safety Standards, WHS, and other legislation (such as Human Rights Act) that impact facilities. Previous leadership experience collaborating with internal / external stakeholders and partners to translate strategy and priorities into delivery of plans and actions, able to remove barriers to effective teamwork, accommodate flexibly to changing requirements, and builds strong, enduring alliances for joint delivery of organisation outcomes. Evidenced experience in forming new teams, aligning strategic understanding to enable achievement of delivery remit, and building team capability to support strategic objectives. Proven capability to overlay commercial and operational frameworks with strategic initiatives and plans, identify gaps or areas for efficiency, and recommend subsequent delivery revisions. Evidenced ability to develop, analyse and report on project plans, budgets, schedules, priorities, milestones, and similar that enables accurate reporting to senior levels. Responds flexibly to changing government, organisational and community expectations, systematically introducing required changes. Actively seeks opportunities for involvement in cross-sector and cross-government initiatives to extend experience and gain exposure to new environments, perspectives and ways of working. Given geographic footprint, the ability to travel (frequently and possibly for extended periods of time) will be required for this role. Optimises the work environment, team experience, and culture to enable a positive and healthy workplace. Builds strong self-awareness of leadership strengths and detailers; critically reflects on own performance, interpersonal style, practice and impact as a senior leader. Draws on data forecasts and works closely with partners to identify and predict the global factors that may impact strategy realisation. Qualifications, Conditions and Requirements Construction, Project Management, Engineering (Civil / Structural), or similar. White Card (Construction site induction), equivalent general construction Safety Ticket, and/or ability to successfully obtain this qualification within 3 months of commencing in role. Membership and / or certification with an applicable professional association or organisation. Travel may be a requirement for this position as this position may be required to work at different sites. Further details: 7.6 Hours/day - 38 Hour working week.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal History Check.
To be considered for this position, please submit your application using the appropriate link, ensuring a Microsoft Word version of your CV is attached. Alternatively, please contact Jacqui Deller at , quoting reference number 240490.
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