Director, Head of Government Projects

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Shaping the future of real estate for a better world 

At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working. 

We bring to life a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way. 

JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat. 

About the role

At JLL, we are seeking an exceptional leader to step into the newly created role of Director, Head of Government Projects. This is a rare opportunity to take full strategic and operational ownership of a dedicated project delivery team serving two of our key government accounts.

This is more than a project delivery role; it is a business leadership position. We are looking for a commercially astute and technically strong individual who can enhance our team's capabilities, drive commercial performance, and function with a high degree of autonomy. You will be empowered to build the projects function as a distinct service line, serving as the principal advisor to our clients and a strategic partner to internal leadership. If you are a leader who thrives on complexity, ownership, and the challenge of delivering excellence across a unique portfolio, including remote locations like the Indian Ocean Territory, this role is for you.

What this job involves:

• You will develop the strategy, own the budget, and drive the execution of all capital works and infrastructure projects. You will be accountable for the programme's success from planning through to completion.

• Act as the principal advisor to key government clients and a strategic partner to internal Account Directors, leading critical negotiations and providing expert counsel to resolve complex issues.

• Take full accountability for the programme's financials, from developing multi-year capital plans and managing budgets to driving profitability and growth.

• Directly lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing projects team. You will be responsible for building technical expertise and fostering a culture of accountability, risk management, and continuous improvement.

• Implement and oversee robust frameworks for project delivery, quality control, and risk management, ensuring all projects meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and excellence.

Sound like you? To apply you need to be:

Director-level professional with a proven track record of leading large-scale project portfolios. You combine deep technical knowledge from a construction, engineering, or commercial real estate background with sharp commercial acumen and outstanding leadership skills.

Key attributes include:

• A minimum of 10 years in project management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.

• Verifiable experience managing major government or public sector accounts and navigating their unique requirements.

• Demonstrated financial management skills with a strong track record of managing capital works budgets and reporting.

• Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead discussions with senior clients and contractors.

• A natural ability to lead and mentor teams, driving performance and professional growth.

• Experience managing projects in remote locations is essential.
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Residents only, due to securit clearance required.

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Construction Management, etc.) and professional certifications (PMP, PRINCE2) will be highly regarded.

Benefits:

·       Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands

·       18 weeks paid maternity leave

·       Private Health Insurance Discounts

·       Active Social Club

·       Employee assistant program

·       Novated Lease for EV cars

·       Paid time off for volunteer work

·       Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm

·       Premium offices

What you can expect from us:

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you. 

As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce. 

Interested candidates, please apply following the link below quoting job reference number REQ542961

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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