Assistant Director, Strategic Estate Management | Full-Time Permanent

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $119,595 - $128,465 plus superannuation
Position No: 50968
Directorate: Major Projects Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 31 January 2024
Contact Officer: NathanJoseph Smith on ***************@act.gov.au or 0481 060 ***

Details: The people in these roles are leaders within the Strategic Estate Management and Asset Initiatives team. This team is responsible for owner-side asset portfolio and project management, driving project delivery of both large and small scale projects and managing the owned estate. The Strategic Estate Management team has an overarching view on the buildings, develops and maintains asset registers and plans, forward plans asset upgrades, acquisition and disposal, strategic asset management and prepares the capital works program annually. The Asset Initiatives team develops, implements and monitors major maintenance and upgrades to the property portfolio.

ACT Property Group provides expert property management and maintenance services to the ACT Government and the community. The Group manages and maintains buildings and property that enable the ACT Government to provide Government and community services. The group supports the ACT Governments delivery of its services through flexible, efficient and cost effective accommodation solutions and property services. Community services and support are also enabled through the provision of properties to community organisations at affordable rental rates. ACT Property Group operates on a fee for service basis with a requirement to provide a dividend to government.

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:

• Hold or have the capacity to obtain White Card and Asbestos Awareness.
• Hold a current driver’s licence (car)
• Relevant industry or tertiary qualification/s is highly desirable.
• Holding or having the ability to obtain membership of a relevant professional organisation is desirable.

Note: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position is based in an activity-based working (ABW) environment. Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please review the Position Description for details about the role and associated responsibilities. Suitability for this position will be assessed on your demonstrated Skills, Experience, Knowledge and Behaviour in relation to the duties/responsibilities listed in the Position Description.

Please submit the following:

1. A cover page indicating each trade speciality or role and level you are applying for.
2. A two page pitch that tells the selection committee about your ability to perform the advertised role (knowledge, experience, skills, behaviour) and why you are the best person for this role. The pitch should:

• Show that you have the capabilities in “What you Require” section of the Position Description including Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities.
• Demonstrate your capacity to perform the duties and responsibilities detailed in “What You Will Do” at the specified classification including examples of how you have done this in the past.
• Tell the panel how your abilities, ingenuity, experience and qualifications make you the best person for this role.

1. curriculum vitae including details of work history (roles, timing, responsibilities, achievements), professional memberships and qualifications, and contact details of at least two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.