Facilities Support Officer

Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 583272
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Organisation:

We are the Department for Environment and Water (DEW), an organisation that leads the way in conserving, sustaining, and creating prosperity for South Australia. We influence government decisions and deliver high-quality policy, programs, and assets that significantly affect the state's social, environmental, and economic well-being. We're passionate about inclusion, diversity, customer service, and achieving results, all through the means of innovative technology and strategic partnerships.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a hands on role as a Facilities Support Officer in the Business Services team within the Corporate Services branch located in Adelaide. The Facilities Support Officer supports the Business Services unit with business activities and administrative services; including DEW Accommodation Helpdesk, corporate function/tasks for the department, general administrative duties and facilities-based projects across DEW as required. The role offers a diverse breadth of activities relating to facilities and accommodation with the opportunity for site visits across the state. If you're passionate about facilities and are ready for a career that makes a difference, then we want to hear from you!

About You: 

To be successful in this position, you must be able to demonstrate experience across the following key capabilities:

• Effective oral and written communication skills, especially in reporting, resolving conflicts and fostering stakeholder relationships.
• Strong planning skills to ensure deadlines are met and priorities are revised to meet changing circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Sound understanding of external contract management and compliance to agreed standards and specifications.
• Demonstrated understanding of Across Government Facilities Management Arrangements (AGFMA) and government and agency requirements and practices for facilities management, project management and procurement.
• Sound working knowledge of WHS principles and practices as they apply to the administering of minor facilities/accommodation works.
• Proficient and accurate in the use of the Microsoft suite of software applications including word processing, excel and outlook.
• Proficient or willing to learn the use of Challenger Security system, Panorama, Basware, CabCharge TMS, Service Request Portals and or similar associated software applications as required to undertake their role.

What can we offer you!

• Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental and heritage outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
• Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
• Free entry into DEW managed National Parks across SA.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Meaningful and rewarding career

Contract: 

Contract for up to 12 months

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties.
• Current class “C" driver's licence.
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel and work outside of normal hours of work.
• This role has been designated as a Position of Trust pursuant to the standards required in the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. By applying for this role you consent to being screened under the process of obtaining a National Police Clearance (NPC), and to the Department requiring you to obtain an NPC.

Remuneration: 

ASO3 - $66,590 min - $70,968 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Angela DeBorsey - Strategic Property Manager
***************@sa.gov.au
(08) 8463 7***
Application Instructions:
Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Technical, Professional/Knowledge and Experience (including qualifications) as outlined in the Role Description.

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.

Applications close: 23/03/2024 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO3 Facilities Support Officer - Role Description.pdf
- PRE-EMPLOYMENT DECLARATION.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.