Associate Director

RPS is seeking an experienced **Associate Director **to join our Advisory Services - **Transactions Advisory** teams in **Victoria**. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with advisory / consulting/ government/ contractor or other relevant backgrounds, looking to:

- Join a globally recognised advisory firm listed on the London Stock Exchange
- Support the delivery of Australia's largest infrastructure projects
- Work closely with RPS senior leaders and our client's senior management to develop creative solutions for delivering transport, education, health, property, and energy projects
- Contribute to the growth and development of RPS's Advisory business

As a key member of the local team, you'll use your network and experience to win, plan and deliver projects in the state and provide your expertise to support projects nationally as required.

Confidently pragmatic, you'll leverage your experience to help our clients engage with their stakeholders and communities, lead projects and mentor our talented team of Advisory professionals.

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**ABOUT THE ROLE**

As Associate Director, you will be adept at providing advice that may span across the entire lifecycle of major public and private sector infrastructure projects. This typically includes:

- Strategic commercial and technical advice to clients planning, delivering and investing in major public and private sector infrastructure & development projects
- Establishing the frameworks and managing the execution of governance, procurement, tendering, assessments, and approvals of major Government and private sector infrastructure projects
- Providing commercial, technical, and operational due diligence of infrastructure assets; and
- Supporting claims and disputes and other expert services engagements

Additionally, you will:

- Be responsible for delivering high-quality documents/outcomes as required by the scope of services, client management, management of resources, budgets etc
- Lead an integrated project team with multi-disciplinary membership from the RPS businesses, client organisation and other advisors
- Support the development of less experienced RPS employees
- Contribute to the recruitment of suitable employees for RPS
- Work with the RPS team in Business Development, seeking new clients and assignments; and
- Leading the preparation of tenders/proposals for opportunities aligned with RPS capabilities

**ABOUT YOU**

You will hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Commerce, Law, Management &/or Engineering and:

- A strong understanding and proven experience with stakeholder management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to multi-disciplinary audiences, including senior executive-level clients
- Demonstrated ability to lead and work cooperatively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with major infrastructure or services transactions using varying contracting models
- Ability to manage and grow business relationships; and
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a timely and efficient manner

**WHAT'S ON OFFER**

RPS has a market-leading Advisory and Management Consulting Services team specialising in delivering large-scale infrastructure, development, and organisational improvement initiatives. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most influential and talented leaders in the industry. You will also be provided with:

- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vibrant workplace culture
- Professional memberships
- Service recognition awards
- Defence Reservist Leave
- Learning and Talent Development programs, incl Study Assistance and Online Learning etc.
- Active social clubs, Active Lifestyle Allowance, Employee Assistance Program, and more ++

We are a certified **Family Inclusive Employer **and offer these positions in a **Full-time **or **Part-time **capacity, with opportunities available in Melbourne.

**Our Approach**

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. ‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

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