Branch: Assets & Technology

Section: Macquarie Island Station Project

Executive Level 2 (EL 2) – Ongoing

Salary: $146,942 – $170,725 per annum

Duties:
  • Lead the planning, management and delivery of the Macquarie Island Station Project, ensuring outcomes align with departmental objectives and government priorities.
  • Provide strategic direction and expert advice to senior executives, stakeholders and governance bodies on project scope, progress, risk, and compliance.
  • Oversee project governance, including budget control, procurement, risk management, and reporting in accordance with Commonwealth policies and frameworks.
  • Manage high-performing, multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, accountability and a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate external consultants and contractors, ensuring work is delivered to scope, time and quality standards, particularly in complex and remote conditions.
  • Engage with stakeholders, including state and Commonwealth agencies, to negotiate, consult and maintain support for project outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, building and heritage regulations, including the coordination of necessary approvals and proactive management of risks.
  • Represent the department in high-level forums, stakeholder meetings, and public engagements related to the project.
  • Lead effective communication strategies, providing high-quality written and verbal briefings, reports and ministerial correspondence.
  • Support broader divisional goals, contributing to strategic planning, cultural leadership, and future capability development.

How to apply: Please refer to the Director – Macquarie Island Station Project job listing.

Closing date: 29 June 2025. 11:00 pm AEST

Contact officer: Phillip Boxall – +61 417 346 257 or email phil.boxall@aad.gov.au

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