Senior Director Works

Overview
Roads ACT is seeking a highly motivated person with expertise in Operational Management to join the Works team. The role involves interacting to influence diverse internal and external stakeholder groups such as Unions, Contractors and Regulatory Bodies.
As a leader within City and Environment Directorate (CED), this role requires a person who can inspire, energise and positively influence team and individual outcomes. The role is responsible for supervising, managing and motivating a team and providing appropriate support and guidance. Effective employee engagement skills are a key enabler in the performance of this role as is a value-based leadership style.
The role requires a highly organised and collaborative strategic leader, adept at managing a large operational workforce, complex workload. Additionally, the role will have a level of responsibility for ensuring the successful delivery of a range of road and other infrastructure maintenance programs to deliver services for the ACT Community.
Roads ACT is a Multidisciplinary Branch that works together to manage the operation of the road network and deliver a variety of asset management activities.
Responsibilities
The Works business unit undertakes predominantly in-house work, providing a 24/7 incident response service, street sweeping, lines and signs, roadside furniture, road grading, concrete path repairs and asphalt resurfacing.
Inclusion and Diversity
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.
Eligibility/Other Requirements
Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.
Driver's licence (C-Class) is essential.
Tertiary qualifications in civil engineering and/or related technical disciplines are highly desirable.
Experience in leading operational teams in infrastructure related and/or construction industry is highly desirable (10 years).
Prepare a work zone traffic management plan (PWZ) or equivalent is highly desirable.
Procurement, project management/contract management skills are highly desirable.
Asbestos Awareness Training - WorkSafe ACT, Construction Induction (White Card) General Construction Induction Card (White Card) and Silica Awareness are a mandatory requirement for this role. Training will be made available for the successful applicant to obtain these essential requirements for the role if not obtained prior.
This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.
Note:
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.
How to Apply
Applicants are asked to submit:
A supporting statement of three pages outlining experience and/or ability and addressing the requirements for the points listed in the Selection Criteria in the attached Position Description.
A current curriculum vitae
Contact details of two referees.
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
City and Environment
City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.
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Note
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
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