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Our client is a State Government Department entrusted with the responsibility to deliver a range of housing support services to all Queenslanders in addition to supporting the creation of thriving communities by connecting people to the services they need.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will be conducting property inspections on buildings across a diverse property portfolio. You will also play an integral role in contributing to the development and implementation of maintenance plans that maintain and enhance the condition, value and utilisation of these buildings.
You will be responsible for conducting site inspections on new and existing buildings through Far North Queensland inclusive of communities in Cape York and the Torres Strait Islands conducting property condition appraisals using the department's data management systems.
You will be required to travel on a week on/week off basis to remote communities throughout far north Queensland. This entails flying out on Monday and returning to Cairns on Friday.
This role is perfectly suited to a trades person who may be looking to 'get off the tools' and move into a State Government role which provides opportunity for further career development.
About You
To be successful in this role you will:
- Maintain the technical ability (or previous experience) to complete property inspections to submit audits/reviews on the condition of state government owned buildings.
- Ability to understand technical aspects of residential building works, plans, materials and building legislation and regulations.
- Maintain and update departmental information systems with the ability to use a variety of software and data applications.
- Maintain knowledge and understand of cross-cultural protocols and departmental policies to effectively and sensitively consult, negotiate and communicate with stakeholders, customers and community members.
- Prepare timely and well-constructed documentation and reports.
- The ability to pass a criminal history check.
- Hold a current C Class drivers license.
To Apply
Applications should be forwarded by clicking the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion you are welcome to call Brendon Dyer on (07) 4034 5000.
To be eligible to apply for this job, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an appropriate visa to be able to live and work in Australia.
About Precruitment
With offices in Cairns and Townsville, Precruitment is Regional Queensland's leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. With a focus on administration and professional talent, we are selected suppliers to local businesses, Queensland Government, Government Owned Corporations and Local Government. We have a broad client base throughout Regional, North and Western Queensland.
Should the above role not be of interest to you but you would like to be considered for other similar roles, please feel free to call us on (07) 4034 5000 for a confidential conversation about how we can assist you in finding your next career opportunity.
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