AddressCompany description:
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/
Job description:
Manager, Asset Services
- Ongoing Full-Time
- Location Newcastle
- $181,628. Package includes salary ($139,787 to $161,663 p.a), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
NSW Department of Education has an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced individual to join the School Infrastructure NSW team as a Senior Group Leader in the Newcastle region.
About the role
- Manage the delivery of a range of programs within the designated Asset Management Unit (AMU)
- Provide effective leadership across program, project. stakeholder and contract management and staff development
- Manage emergency response and recovery activities after natural disasters, such as fire, flooding and storms, as they affect school assets and operations.
- For further information please click here to view the role description
School Infrastructure NSW (SINSW) is delivering new school buildings, major upgrades and maintenance strategies to ensure every school-aged child has access to high quality education facilities at their local public school. This encompasses the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements, including - hybrid/work from home arrangements.
- 35 hour working week
- Competitive salary, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
- Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
About you
- Demonstrated experience in similar Project Management focused role with a focus on Trades and Construction.
- High attention to detail and excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Exposure to financial planning, budget management and facilities management policies.
- Exposure to collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet project deadlines, accommodation requests, development of lease and license agreements whilst maintain all aspects of service delivery and management issues.
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
- Current NSW Drivers License and willingness to travel across the assigned Asset Management Unit of Hunter/Central Coast region.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education
About the Department of Education
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We're proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.
We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.
For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education
How to apply
When applying you will need to:
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:
Targeted Question 1
You are responsible for managing multiple programs that deliver, implement and support solutions that provide asset related services to NSW Public schools.
Provide details of where you have worked in a role similar to this, your management approach for communicating to stakeholders, managing staff and services and the type of challenges you experienced. (300 words maximum)
Targeted Question 2
Provide examples including details of your role when you have managed delivery on significant service outcomes within tight budgetary targets and competing timeframes. (300 words maximum)
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC's validity (up to 5 years)
Closing date: 10 July 2024 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Rachel Beeton via email **************@det.nsw.edu.au
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion (*****@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months
