Assistant Director, Capital Works

Agency Purpose

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is an independent statutory authority established by the Australian Government to maintain an impartial and independent electoral system for eligible voters through active electoral roll management, efficient delivery of polling services, and targeted education and public awareness programs.

The AEC’s values and commitments

The AEC values and commitments are an essential component of our operating environment and frame how AEC staff work. The AEC's focus is on electoral integrity through the values of quality, agility and professionalism.

The Team

The Event Property and Capital Works section, within the Event Workforce, Property and Supply Chain Branch, is responsible for delivering strategic property services, including sustainability initiatives, and managing a national capital works program.

The AEC’s property portfolio comprises a large and diverse footprint that supports a nationally dispersed and agile workforce. The portfolio is dynamic, expanding and contracting to meet operational requirements on both a short- and long-term basis.

The Opportunities

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced leaders who will support the Director Event Property and Capital Works and the agency in the day-to-day management and overall delivery of the national capital works program, including planning and oversight of program and project deliverables, providing specialist advice, communication and financial management activities, and reporting related to the Property function.

The successful candidates will lead capital works projects through all stages of the project lifecycle, including implementing change and communication strategies, managing third-party providers, and overseeing project value and budget outcomes.

The occupants of these roles report directly to the Director, Event Property and Capital Works, and shares supervisory responsibility for an APS6 team member. The role also works closely with the Property and Facilities Management section and stakeholders across the organisation.

To excel you’ll have:

• Proven ability and experience leading Capital Works projects, including managing project lifecycles, monitoring and reporting on deliverables, maintaining accountability for capital expenditure, exercising financial and resource delegations, and delivering high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to the strategic budget planning for future capital works programs.
• Strong understanding of Commonwealth Government property and procurement legislation, policies and guidelines, with proven experience procuring and managing contractors for the delivery of goods and services associated with capital works projects.
• Experience providing specialist advice and recommendations to management, senior executive and other stakeholders through a range of communication channels, including briefs, reports and business papers.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with organisational policies, APS requirements, and relevant procurement, construction and legislative obligations.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement on complex issues and make significant contributions to policy development, project management and organisational outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, define and analyse future business needs and implement effective change management processes to deliver fit-for-purpose workplace solutions.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective internal and external partnerships, identify opportunities, facilitate collaboration and represent the agency in a variety of forums.

Desirable

• Experience in construction management, leasing, facilities management, design, architecture, or related discipline
• Experience delivering office fit-outs, refurbishment, or workplace accommodation projects within the Australian Public Service or a large, geographically dispersed organisation
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, consultants and service providers in a complex procurement and contract management environment

Eligibility

• AEC employees must be Australian citizens.
• Any person who is, and seen to be active in political affairs, and intends to publicly carry on this activity, may compromise the strict neutrality of the AEC and cannot be considered.
• Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain a character clearance.
• Applicants are required to consent to, undergo, obtain and maintain the security clearance required for this role.

2026-100 Multiple - AEC Job Advertisement.pdf

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