General Manager, Property

• Canberra
• Applications close 20 November 2025

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector.

Globally competitive industries are important contributors to Australia's economic growth and productivity. Jobs and prosperity can be secured through competitive businesses and industries and opening new markets for Australian resources. The department works closely with industry, businesses, the science community, and other stakeholders to help build a globally confident and outward looking Australian economy through supporting science and commercialisation; growing business investment and improving business capability; and simplifying doing business. For more information about the department, please refer to our website

As a General Manager, you will:

• lead a branch that enables the department to deliver a safe, resilient, and productive workplace
• manage the department's properties and facilities to align with its priorities, ensure operations can continue in the event of emergencies or business disruptions and supports a culture of belonging
• oversee a national property portfolio of over 60 locations, managing leasing, operations, projects, facilities, net zero initiatives, and strategies for organisational efficiency
• oversee our network of seven state offices and the implementation of the department's inclusion strategy
• staff have a safe, resilient, and productive work environment.

Within the Chief Operating Officer (COO) Division, the Property and Place Branch ensures that place, people, and community are at the forefront.

Our ideal candidate will have highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills and be an excellent communicator. They will be an outstanding people leader, able to work effectively with diverse staff and a wide range of stakeholders. They will have high integrity, sound judgement, and strong organisational skills.

We are seeking a candidate with:

• a track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects to successful delivery in large organisations
• outstanding stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with a solution-oriented mindset and ability to engender trust and respect
• experience leading, managing and mentoring staff, developing team culture and a strong focus on results
• resilience, self-motivation, and ability to manage a broad workload of competing priorities within a dynamic environment
• strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to different audiences
• strong leadership credentials, complemented by a commitment to integrity and probity, and the ability to solve complex issues to enhance organisational efficiency and effectiveness.

Experience in leasing, facilities and financial management, property strategy, property sustainability, emergency response, or Whole-of-Australian-Government property procurement is highly valued. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people with Cultural and Linguistic diversity are highly encouraged to apply because your diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds will strengthen our service delivery, productivity, capability and innovation.

The successful candidate will be required to establish their work base at Industry House, 10 Binara Street, Canberra, ACT

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 15 December 2025.

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch should contain no more than 750 words, consider the APS SES Band 1 capabilities and align to the key duties listed above.

Please complete your application online and provide your pitch, current CV and include the contact details of 2 referees with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact or if you require assistance with your application.

Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Casey Millward on or via email on