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Director-First People Recruitment Solutions and Managing Director-Labourforce Services
* International and domestic travel including to the ACT is required
* Holding an NV2 security clearance or the ability to gain is required
Applications via the external link only- not direct via LinkedIn
About the Department
The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) sits in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The AIFFP is a $4 billion financing facility at the nexus of Australia’s foreign policy and international development agenda in the Pacific and Timor-Leste.
About the Position
Leading a small team to deliver a number of transactions, supervising investment staff and being responsible for the entire investment cycle of a number of complex and high value investments.
This position will work in the transport infrastructure team. Capabilities and experience in transport infrastructure are highly desirable. Experience in infrastructure in the Pacific is also desirable.
Overview of Responsibilities
* Source and Structure Deals: Identify, negotiate and structure loan/grant packages for high-impact infrastructure projects.
* Holistic Appraisal: Lead financial, strategic and ESG due diligence to ensure responsible, debt-sustainable investments.
* Technical advice on transport infrastructure projects and policy discussions in the Pacific as required.
* Risk and Compliance: Manage risks and enforce AIFFP/DFAT policy, safeguards and gender-inclusion targets.
* Program Delivery: Oversee budgets, schedules and partner coordination for complex, multi-country projects.
* Pipeline and Stakeholders: Build regional relationships (governments, SOEs, private sector) to grow investment pipeline.
* Leadership: Mentor expanding teams and champion DFAT values and high-performance culture.
Demonstrated abilities
* Proven track record delivering loan-financed infrastructure programs in the Pacific and Timor-Leste.
* Deep expertise in sovereign infrastructure finance and project implementation.
* Strong people leadership, directs complex remote transactions, mentors teams, manages diverse stakeholders.
* Holds relevant tertiary qualification.
* Exemplary integrity and professionalism.
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be Australian citizens or have permanent residency status pending the granting of Australian citizenship to be eligible for a security clearance.
Further Information and Position Description
Please contact Bryan Creith, Director of Talent Acquisition at bryan@fprs.com.au or on 02 6230 7666 for the comprehensive Position Description or a confidential discussion.
Please submit applications by COB Thursday 14th August 2025.
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be Australian citizens or have permanent residency status pending the granting of Australian citizenship to be eligible for a security clearance.
Further Information and Position Description
Please contact Bryan Creith, Director of Talent Acquisition at bryan@fprs.com.au or on 02 6230 7666 for the comprehensive Position Description or a confidential discussion.
Please submit applications by COB 14 August 2025.
FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions is a majority Aboriginal owned agency providing permanent recruitment solutions to Government and Corporate Australia.
FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to elders past, present and emerging.
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