The Place Management team delivers innovative estate and rural asset solutions and maintenance services across the Suburban Land Agency’s extensive land and asset portfolio. The Assistant Director is responsible for developing and implementing the SLA’s rural land management program. This role is responsible for programming works; procurement activities; implementation and compliance with Bushfire Operation Plans for each rural property; stakeholder relationships with rural sublessees, contractors and other government agencies. Key capabilities include strategic thinking, stakeholder communication, multitasking under pressure, and team leadership aligned with SLA’s vision of ‘creating great places where communities thrive.’ We are looking for a proactive, energetic and effective leader who is capable of working both autonomously and as part of a team. Key Responsibilities: Manage SLA’s rural land portfolio; Undertake procurement activities including weed management; fencing; bushfire management compliance; maintenance of heritage assets; mowing and landscaping activities; property specific activities; Liaise with SLA land managers; Facilitate preparation of SLA’s Bushfire Operation Plans in accordance with Strategic Bushfire Management Plan and the ACT Bushfire Management Standards. Deliver multiple projects with strong contractor management and risk planning. Build partnerships with contractors and government bodies. Undertake procurement and contract management and preparing reports, Ministerial briefs and correspondence as required. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other Requirements: Valid ACT Drivers Licence Notes: A Merit Pool may be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Please note, this position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. How to Apply: Applicants should submit a supporting statement, addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and the Behavioural Capabilities of not more than two A4 pages outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role. A copy of a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees are to be provided. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. LI-DNI