Property and Construction Division (PCD) is responsible for management of the Commonwealth's non-Defence domestic property portfolio and specified capital and remediation projects, and provides policy advice, guidance and support on managing Commonwealth property, land and public works across the Government.
The Portfolio and Contract Management Team is responsible for the management of Finance's property portfolio of approximately 60 mixed use properties across the country. The team's work is undertaken in close consultation with Finance's outsourced property service provider Ventia, and includes project and facility management, tenancy management, contract management, heritage and environmental management activities. The team engages collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
The key duties of the position include
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
PCMT is seeking a high performing, experienced Property Officer to support the management of the Department's owned estate portfolio.
By joining the PCMT, you will obtain:
- central agency experience;
- access to diverse career advancement pathways, including broadening and developing skills in Property and project management; and
- opportunity to cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including at senior levels.
Specific duties include:
- support and manage a portfolio of properties, including progressing and prioritising deliverables with Ventia (Finance's Property Service Provider), and tenants based on shifting priorities and strategic needs of the Finance Owned Estate (FOE);
- contribute to the strategic management and direction of the FOE;
- manage stakeholder engagement and the relationships between Finance, Ventia and tenants;
- drive continuous improvement to work processes within and across the team;
- contribute to the strategic branch/division outcomes via involvement in activities such as business planning;
- provide backup for other team members as required;
- review and quality assess reports and correspondence provided by Ventia, to ensure it is fit for purpose, consistent, and adds value;
- provide timely and quality advice to key stakeholders and the PCMT, in relation to property risks, service delivery and contractual issues;
- represent Finance at meetings and working groups, and maintain effective relationships with government departments, stakeholders and external parties; and
- work with our leasing service provider to undertake leasing management of the FOE portfolio.
DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION
For detailed information about this role, including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable job pack, which can be accessed by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.