Director

• Commercial Group / Property and Construction (CG) Division / Property Frameworks and Services (CG/PaCD) Branch
• Executive Level 2 ($160,177 - $188,578) | Ongoing | Full-time
• Canberra, ACT

.ABOUT THE BRANCH AND TEAM

The Property Frameworks and Services Branch is responsible for policy, guidance and advice on whole-of-government property policy and legislation. This includes the Commonwealth Property Management Framework (RMG 500), the Lands Acquisition Framework (RMG 501), Commonwealth Property Disposal Policy, and the Lands Acquisition Act 1989 and Public Works Committee Act 1969. 

The branch also manages the Whole-of-Government Property Services Coordinated Procurement (PSCP) Arrangements that cover leasing and facilities management services for Commonwealth domestic office accommodation and shopfronts

The PSCP Contract Management Team leads Finance’s day-to-day oversight of the PSCP Arrangements. The team works closely with Property Service Providers, Commonwealth entities, internal Finance teams and specialist advisers to support the effective delivery of property services across the Commonwealth’s domestic office accommodation and shopfront footprint.

The team manages a broad program of contract administration, performance monitoring, governance, relationship management, issue resolution, reporting, data and systems assurance, security clearance processes, and continuous improvement activities. The Director provides direction across these functions and ensures the team remains focused on delivering practical, defensible and value-for-money outcomes for Finance, entities and the Australian Government.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

•    Lead the Contract Management Team and set a clear strategic direction for contract management, governance, performance and stakeholder engagement activities under the Property Services Coordinated Procurement Arrangements.
•    Oversee the administration and performance management of Property Service Providers, including monitoring service delivery, managing material risks and issues, and ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution of significant matters.
•    Provide high-quality, evidence-based advice to senior executives on complex contract, commercial, governance, risk and stakeholder matters.
•    Lead senior stakeholder engagement with Commonwealth entities, Property Service Providers, internal Finance teams and external advisers to support effective whole-of-government property outcomes.
•    Drive continuous improvement in contract management practices, including reporting, meeting governance, data quality, security clearance processes, guidance material and assurance activities.
•    Exercise sound judgement and political awareness in managing competing priorities, sensitive issues and complex stakeholder interests.
•    Build and sustain a high-performing, inclusive and resilient team culture that supports capability uplift, clear accountability, professional development and delivery under pressure.
•    Ensure the team’s advice, records, decisions and governance processes are consistent with relevant public sector obligations, including the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability framework, Commonwealth Procurement Rules, Finance policies and applicable contractual obligations.

DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION

For detailed information about this role 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.
• 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. 

• 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.
• 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 ***********@finance.gov.au or call (02) 6215 1*** between 8:30am - 5:00pm AEST Monday to Friday.
• For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email the Recruitment team via ***********@finance.gov.au or call (02) 6215 1*** between 8:30am - 5:00pm AEST Monday to Friday.

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