Senior Director | Full-time Temporary
3 days ago
Details: Do you want to shape, lead and manage significant Health Infrastructure on behalf of the Territory? Do you want an opportunity to be involved in the planning for investment in strategic infrastructure? Do you want to be part of a small, dynamic, high performing team? This is that opportunity Under limited direction and in line with corporate objectives, you will have the opportunity to drive strategic initiatives, develop and refine strategic infrastructure plans that help deliver the Territory’s health services. You will apply high order stakeholder engagement and procurement skills to the delivery of a broad range of strategic infrastructure programs through feasibility studies, needs assessments, economic analysis, delivery model analysis, governance and commercial and financial advice incorporating clinical, workforce and other health system considerations.
You will be responsible for managing a small team, engaging with key partners and facilitating decision making and good governance. As a leader, this role requires a person who can inspire, energise and positively influence team and individual outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess an innate ability to draw on the right skills in a contextually and environmentally appropriate manner, align team performance and develop capacity to achieve organisational objectives. You will bring a demonstrated understanding of capital investment decision making processes and knowledge of ACT Government's Capital Framework, with experience in project planning, governance and feasibility. You will have high level communication skills including the ability to produce high quality documentation, proven experience with stakeholder engagement and ability to work individually and as part of a highly motivated team to deliver quality outcomes under pressure.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 December 2025 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to apply:
- A written application (of no more than two pages) addressing the Selection Criteria in the attached Position Description. This should highlight how your skills and experience are relevant to the responsibilities within the role.
- A current curriculum vitae and the name and contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
Health and Community Services
Health and Community Services Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under ACT Health Directorate and Community Services Directorate.
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This is a temporary position available immediately until 30 December 2025 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
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