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The role sits within the Housing Program Division of the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics (DIPL). The Department has a central role in strengthening regional communities by transforming Remote Community dwellings across the Territory. The working environment is changing rapidly which adds a dynamic complexity to a client focussed task load accompanied by strict deadlines.
To find out more about DIPL, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://dipl.nt.gov.au/
Your new role
To manage the urban and remote housing asset portfolio in the Barkly Region, including through condition assessment, repairs and maintenance, refurbishment, replacement or construction of new assets. To maintain compliance with relevant statutory regulations through delivering a high level of services to the portfolio, including performance of contracts, contractors and programs together with providing high level, culturally sensitive communication to key community, government and non-government organisations and stakeholders.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Manage individual contractor performance, ensuring compliance, scope and budget, whilst advising management on performance, timeliness and workmanship of contractors
- Ensure asset condition inspections are conducted and repairs are identified and recorded in departmental systems
- Ensure contractors are initiating necessary actions for immediate and urgent works identified during inspections, in the most cost effective manner to meet budgetary requirements
- Manage sub-regional asset maintenance budget to achieve full annual expenditure on strategically prioritised items, including authorisation of expenditure to the limit of financial delegations
- Ability to work with emergency teams in cases of natural disasters/critical incidents, occasionally afterhours
- Respond positively to change with a commitment to ongoing improvement and professional development.
What you'll need to succeed
- A relevant qualification or relevant experience in a field of technical work closely related to the duties of the vacancy
- Comprehensive knowledge in contract administration, budget management, project management and procurement practices
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation, standards and codes associated with the construction, maintenance and management of residential properties
- Proficiency in computer software including spreadsheets, data bases and word processing, the ability to interpret/analyse data, produce high level technical reports and convey essential issues to technical and non-technical personal
- Solid written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution
- The ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner and interact effectively with people from diverse cultures, including experience working in remote Aboriginal communities
- A drivers licence, physical ability to drive 4x4 vehicles and willingness to travel, with overnight stays
What you'll get in return
This role is a T5 designation. Salary range is between $99,083 - $107,885 + superannuation, per annum.
The role includes multiple benefits including 6 weeks annual leave, flexible working arrangements and relocation allowances. Please email ****@hays.com.au to find out more.
Details of this designation and what could be assessed can be found via this link: https://ocpe.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/243302/capability-framework-ntps.pdf
What you need to do now
To read the official role description, as well as apply, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=284536
Information for applicants on inclusion and diversity and special measures recruitment plan can be found there.
Applications will not be accepted via the 'Apply Now' button
For any questions, please email ****@hays.com.au
Closing date: 11:59pm (EST) on 10th January 2024
