Assistant Director, Divestment Branch

• Commercial Group / Property and Construction (CG) Division / Divestment Branch
• Executive Level 1 ($126,885 - $153,655) | Ongoing & Non-ongoing | Full-time & Part-time
• Canberra, ACT,Perth, WA,Melbourne, VIC,Sydney, NSW,Brisbane, QLD,Adelaide, SA,Hobart, TAS,Darwin, NT

ABOUT THE BRANCH

The Divestment Branch supports the divestment of Commonwealth land and comprises varied opportunities to foster innovative solutions to achieve Government outcomes. The Branch works closely with external providers with specialised commercial and property expertise, and legal and probity advisers to prepare the properties for disposal to achieve broader policy outcomes, including the National Housing Accord.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Branch is seeking an enthusiastic self-starter at the EL1 Assistant Director level to assist in the delivery of the divestment program. The role will involve work across a range of divestment-related activities.

EL1 Contract, Governance and Reporting

• Assist in the delivery and management of the divestment program, including managing contracts, financial management, governance arrangements, and reporting requirements to Government.
• Contract-manage various consultants and contractors in accordance with the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), Commonwealth Procurement Rules and Departmental requirements.
• Establish governance arrangements, including Memorandums of Understanding as required. Manage a team to support governance groups, including organising meetings and providing secretariat services.
• Provide high-level written advice for both internal and external stakeholders, including preparation of reporting for Government, Ministerial Submissions and briefings for Senate Estimates.
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to provide sound financial and other advice to key stakeholders.
• Represent Finance at cross-agency meetings and other forums.
• Develop and manage effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other Government agencies, external service providers and other relevant private sector stakeholders.
• Manage staff and assist in building capability within the team.
• Any other tasks as directed.

EL1 Due Diligence, Heritage and Remediation

• Assist in the delivery and management of the divestment program, including managing outsourced providers, coordinating divestment strategy development, planning and implementation.
• Review strategies and technical and legal due diligence reports prepared by external consultants and prepare feedback or advice for the Director.
• Provide input into the development of required assessments. Ensure compliance with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and other relevant legislation and policies.
• Manage any remediation projects or EPBC Act referrals prior to divestment.
• Provide high-level written advice for both internal and external stakeholders, including preparation of correspondence and submissions for Government and Departmental approvals.
• Represent Finance at cross-agency meetings and other forums.
• Develop and manage effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other Government agencies, external service providers and other relevant private sector stakeholders.
• Manage staff and assist in building capability within the team.
• Any other tasks as directed.

EL1 Divestment Delivery

• Assist in the delivery and management of the divestment program, including managing outsourced providers, coordinating divestment strategy development, planning and implementation.
• Review strategies, marketing material and sales contract documentation prepared by external consultants and prepare feedback or advice for the Director to prepare properties for divestment.
• Managing divestments consistent with the Commonwealth Property Disposal Policy.
• Lead the review of sale tender documentation and provide high-level written advice for both internal and external stakeholders, including preparation of correspondence and submissions for Government and Departmental approvals.
• Work closely with an external provider to undertake the finalisation of divestments.
• Develop and manage effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other Government agencies, external service providers and other relevant private sector stakeholders.
• Represent Finance at cross-agency meetings and other forums.
• Manage staff and assist in building capability within the team.
• Any other tasks as directed.

DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION

For detailed information about these roles, including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack, which can be accessed by clicking the hyperlink at the bottom of this page.

ELIGIBILITY ADVICE & CANDIDATE NOTES

• Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance level for the role as indicated in the downloadable job pack. All Finance staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance prior to commencement.
• This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing. Roles may be offered as either ongoing or non-ongoing subject to operational requirements. Where a non-ongoing position is offered, the role will be filled for a specified term of up to 12 months. Specified term vacancies may be extended up to a maximum period of 18 months.
• We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, LGBTQI+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email the Recruitment team via or call between 8:30am - 5:00pm AEDT Monday to Friday.
• We can provide adjustments, including alternate formats of the application form, to the recruitment process for candidates including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact the Recruitment team via or call between 8:30am - 5:00pm AEDT Monday to Friday.
• For specific questions relating to this job vacancy (including requests for adjustments), please refer to the details on the contact officer located in the downloadable job pack.