About Us The National Capital Authority (NCA) is the Australian Government agency dedicated to ensuring that Canberra is planned, designed and managed in accordance with its significance as the National Capital. Our work encompasses urban planning, development approvals, events management, asset management, heritage management, capital works delivery, education and commercial, leasing and licencing activities. The key duties of the position include Reporting to the Director Built Assets the successful applicant will lead the delivery of multiple maintenance or capital works projects concurrently. Projects may be in various stages of feasibility, planning and delivery, and generally require liaison with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Operating under the broad direction of the Director of Built Assets, duties will be dependent on project priorities, but may include: Manage and coordinate the successful delivery of multiple capital works projects and asset maintenance projects, inclusive of monitoring project programs, quality of works onsite, and coordinating handover activities with the maintenance team at completion. Provide regular updates to relevant stakeholders as needed, including updates on progress, cost, timelines, quality, safety and risk management. Lead procurement activities, including the development and release of tender documents, chair evaluation panels, write evaluation reports, manage negotiations activities, and finalise contracts, ensuring adherence to Commonwealth Procurement Rules and relevant NCA policies. Manage and administer contracts, inclusive of invoicing, compliance, and value for money assessment of variations. Audit Work Health and Safety requirements across projects, ensuring contractors have appropriate safety documentation in accordance with contract and legislative requirements and undertake regular site inspections to monitor adherence to these documents. Prepare and maintain project documentation in accordance with relevant Records Management policies. Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure that NCA Asset Management System is updated with requirements for commissioning and capitalisation of new assets, and decommissioning and disposal of replaced assets in relation to capital projects. Support the administration and development of the NCA's Asset Management System (AMS) and manage various business improvement activities relating to the AMS, such as assisting in the development of the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP), Asset Management Plans (AMPs), short and long-term strategic work plans and preparation of budgets, briefs and reports to support built asset maintenance works and capital forward works programs. Develop and maintain effective and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other Government departments, cultural institutions, consultants, maintenance contractors and event organisers. Assist with providing updates and inputs into other reporting requirements for the NCA including the Annual Report, Authority papers and other reports as required. Participate as a constructive member of the National Capital Authority and provide reasonable support with Branch functions as required.
