About this job
About the Department of Education:
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Assistant Director General Delivery & Operations, the role centres on high-level leadership through collaborative efforts with both internal and external stakeholders and staff. This involves not only steering the day-to-day operations but also influencing strategic decisions by providing authoritative advice and fostering strong relationships across various levels of government and the public sector.
The Executive Director, Infrastructure Operations will:
- Lead the delivery of operational asset management services across the state to optimise performance of the department's assets, as well as meet individual school and community needs.
- Oversee the development of enhanced infrastructure safety compliance and assurance processes and procedures to identify, manage and mitigate safety risks across all stages of the infrastructure life cycle.
- Lead the development and review of programs, policies, procedures and related systems to support the strategic direction of the department for asset maintenance and infrastructure safety; inclusive of school security, emergencies and natural disasters.
The role will provide strategic guidance to the Assistant Director- General, Deputy Director- General and the broader Executive Management Team (EMT) to ensure informed asset management decision making align with broader government initiatives and department priorities. Additionally, the role will lead strategic planning for infrastructure operations to achieve key outcomes and will drive the identification of strategic issues and risks associated with asset management, promoting a culture of consultation and collaboration.
About the Person:
This opportunity will suit an astute individual with recent and relevant experience in a comparable level role within a government and/or complex commercial environment. Your proven track record in outstanding leadership, complex stakeholder management and collaborative engagement will enable you to successfully deliver requirements of the role.
As a trusted advisor to the organisation, you will demonstrate experience in delivering whole of business strategy and policy implementation, and the ability to drive change in a challenging infrastructure environment.
For a strictly confidential discussion about this exceptional opportunity call Kim Ritchie on 0412 156 920 or email kim@edenritchie.com.au
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
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Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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