Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 17967
Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 20 July 2026
Contact Officer: Susu El Husseini on [email protected] or (02) 6207 9120
Details: Are you passionate about leading strategic contract management and delivering exceptional outcomes for the ACT community?
iCBR Delivery - Housing is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Director, Contract Management to provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for the largest ongoing contract in the ACT Government, the Total Facilities Management Agreement. Delivery - Housing is committed to preserving and maintaining social housing, ensuring tenant-focused service delivery, and achieving positive social outcomes. We work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver flexible, responsive, and high-quality services that meet the evolving needs of tenants, the HCSD Commissioner, and the industry.
What You Will Do:
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Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Total Facilities Management Agreement.
Lead and motivate the Contract Management Team to deliver high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement. -
Maintain robust governance frameworks for performance monitoring, risk management, and reporting.
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Foster collaborative relationships with the service provider and key stakeholders to ensure mutual accountability and service excellence.
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Prepare high-level reports, submissions, and advice for the Executives and ACT Government forums.
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Manage risk and provide early strategic advice on contractual and commercial matters.
What You Require:
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Extensive experience managing large-scale, complex, and politically sensitive contracts, including compliance and performance monitoring.
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Proven leadership and organisational skills in a client-focused environment, with experience driving improvement and managing change.
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Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across government and community sectors.
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Demonstrated commitment to ACTPS Values, Respect, Equity and Diversity, and Work Health and Safety principles.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
Essential:
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Senior-level contract management experience, including governance and performance frameworks.
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Experience leading teams within a large-scale contract environment.
Highly Desirable:
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Qualifications in Contract, Project, or Procurement Management (or equivalent).
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Relevant tertiary qualifications.
Note: This is a temporary position available from 3 August 2026 to 30 November 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
How to Apply: Please provide a two-page pitch and your curriculum vitae outlining your experience and why you would be best suited for the role.
EOI closes at 5pm Sunday 26 July 2026.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available from 3 August 2026 to 30 November 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.
