Director Facilities

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Director Facilities
Division: Business and Operational Support Services
Position No: 012893
Salary: Level 9 (SES), $165,171 - $177,186 pa + super, PSCSAA 2022
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Perth Metropolitan Area
Closing Date: 2024-01-23 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform.
More Than Just a Job!
The work we do at Communities is meaningful and important - impacting some of the most vulnerable people and communities across the State. We support five Ministers spanning 10 ministerial portfolios and are responsible for bringing together vital services that support children, young people, families and communities to grow and, ultimately, to thrive.
If you’re looking for then read on.
The Opportunity
The Facilities function sits within the broader Business Services division. The position of Director strategically leads and manages the Office Accommodation, Fleet Services and Government Officer Regional Housing (GROH; for Communities’ staff) directorate.
The Director Facilities, operating as a conduit between the facilities directorate, the broader department, Government Office Accommodation, is accountable for developing and implementing strategies to acquire and/or lease, manage and optimise the office accommodation and fleet services (land, buildings, fleet, equipment) required by the Department.
The position develops and maintains strong collaborative links and partnerships with other Communities Directorates, Regional Offices and will be a member of the Business and Operational Support Services Division’s Leadership Team. The role contributes to the strategic planning and policy development processes.
The Director is also responsible for the development and maintenance of strategic partnerships and strong collaborative links with Government and non-Government Agencies and Organisations. The Director leads the coordination of Strategic Office Accommodation Planning, Fleet Management and associated Capital Planning processes in collaboration with the Department of Finance.
A key project the Director will lead is the delivery of the consolidation of the Community Services office accommodation portfolio in regional towns and metropolitan hubs, aligning the portfolio with Communities’ four strategic asset management objectives: safety and security, asset suitability, asset utilisation and life-cycle management.
Details
This full time, Senior Executive Service appointment is for a period of up to 5 years with possibility of extension and will be based in Fremantle.
It is a requirement of this position for applicants to consent to an integrity check and disclose any interests. Disclosure of interests are to be provided in the form found below and attached to your application.
Please note: The business area is undergoing a structural review, therefore the reporting lines as indicated in the attached JDF may change in the future.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Jay Peckitt, A/Deputy Director General Business Services via email at jay.peckitt@communities.wa.gov.au.
Join the Department of Communities
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only: * A current resume/CV

• A two (2) page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and selection criteria/role requirements.
• Declaration of Interest Form
• Details of two referees
• A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable)
• An application form (for hard copy applications only)

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the selection criteria/role related requirements during the selection process.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Fiona Grey, Principal Human Resources Business Partner on 0432 840 473 or via email at .
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls - 133 677
Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
SMS relay - 0423 677 767
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.
If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Fiona Grey at . If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact on 13 64 64.
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.