Senior Design Director Full-Time Permanent

• Excellent Remuneration package which may include an Attraction and Retention Incentive
• Diverse and rewarding role
• Flexible working including hybrid office/home arrangements

As a designated Project, the Northside Hospital Project team will be leading the design development and delivery of the new Northside Hospital in Bruce.

To acknowledge the Territory’s increasing demand for healthcare services due to the growing and aging population, ACT Government has funded the New Northside Hospital at Bruce. This will replace the ageing facilities at North Canberra Hospital in Bruce and presents a significant opportunity to improve the delivery of healthcare Territory-wide, in partnership with the community, clinicians and healthcare providers.

The Senior Design Director, is one of the key high performing roles within the Northside Hospital Project team and is responsible, under the direction of the Project Director and the Deputy Director General, for the execution of design deliverables across the project design development and delivery.

The role requires working collaboratively and building strategic relationships i with peak ACT industry bodies and government officials, including Ministers, the Northside Hospital Project Board, and other stakeholders associated with the project.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Positions classified as Infrastructure Manager/Specialist require the occupant to hold recognised qualifications and/or experience in one or more of the following fields:

• Engineering – a four year degree or higher qualification accredited by Engineers Australia or Professionals Australia for recognition as a Professional Engineer (including recognition of equivalent overseas Engineering qualifications) and a minimum of ten years relevant experience in Engineering; or
• Architecture – a three year degree or higher qualification accredited by an Australian State or Territory Architecture authority for recognition as a Professional Architect (including recognition of equivalent overseas qualifications) and a minimum of ten years relevant experience in Architecture; or
• Project Management – either:
  1. a Diploma in Project Management accredited by an Australian State or Territory tertiary education institution (or an equivalent overseas qualification that is eligible for reciprocal recognition in Australia) and a minimum of ten years relevant experience in Project Management; or
  2. certification by a professional body, such as the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), to the level of Certified Practicing Project Director (CPPD) or Certified Practicing Portfolio Executive (CPPE), in addition to a relevant Degree or higher qualification issued by an Australian State or Territory tertiary education institution (or an equivalent overseas qualification that is eligible for reciprocal recognition in Australia) and a minimum of ten years relevant experience in Project Management; or
  3. have a least 10 years relevant experience in Project Management.

Desirable

• Demonstrated extensive experience in the design and delivery of high-value, complex health infrastructure projects would be highly desirable.

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. As part of the ACTPS Engineering Workforce Plan, women are also encouraged to apply.

Attraction and Retention Incentive

Depending on the skills and experience of the candidate, the position may attract an Attraction and Retention Incentive (ARIn) under the Technical and Other Professionals Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026. The total combined salary package range is between $205,659 - $260,659 excluding superannuation.

This ARIn is reviewable under the terms of the ACTPS ARIn Policy. At the two year point a further comprehensive review will be undertaken in line with the duration of the Project providing the position continues to meet the eligibility criteria, including consideration of relevant market rates/and or change to the operational requirements of the Project.

How to Apply: Please submit no more than a 2 page written response addressing why you are best suited for this position and your experience against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the position description, along with a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.

Please provide copies of relevant degrees and qualifications as per the mandatory requirements outlined in the position description.

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