Merit List/Pools and How They Will Be UsedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool.
If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles.
Applicants may be offered a future role without the need to reapply.
A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
This merit list/pool may be used to fill other vacancies in Canberra.
Join us to shape the future of one of Australia's greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations. We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access to water for First Nations people. The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray–Darling Basin's water resources in the national interest.
With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.
The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians.
The Murray–Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world.
The Basin is also crucial to Australia's economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 50 First Nations.
How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
The Key Duties of the Position Include:The Canberra Facilities Manager role is responsible for the day-to-day property and facilities administration of the MDBA's Canberra office accommodation.
It will be involved in the planning and coordination of all aspects of property and facilities management, along with aspects of protective security administration, contract management and procurement, and vendor liaison.
The Canberra Facilities Manager works closely with the executive within the Business Services Portfolio (most notably Procurement, People and Culture, ICT and Data services), as part of the Finance and Business Operations Branch.
The work will be complex in nature and require you to work under limited direction with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability.
You will be a problem-solver and may assist in strategic planning, program and project management and policy development with the flexibility, motivation and desire to make a difference in delivering the Support Services work program.
Your Key Responsibilities in This Role Are To: Coordinate site/facilities repairs and monitor ongoing performance of facilities (including contracting out and supervising maintenance technicians contracted on behalf of the portfolio).Local contract and lease negotiation and management.Foster internal and external relationships through a high standard of professional and personal integrity to build confidence as a reliable and trusted subject matter expert.Provide technical, operational, and strategic advice and support in relation to regional facilities management and contract matters.Financial management for procurements and contracts pertaining to MDBA Offices Project.Manage the ordering of Canberra based stationery, cleaning products, and milk.Coordinate national minor procurements including stationery, cleaning products, milk and other stores which requires value-add from a centralised approach.Coordinate, manage, and report against property systems (Skedda desk booking system).Undertake investigation and analysis of complex issues and provide a range of compliant solutions.Contribute to other projects, tasks, and processes as required, including actively identifying and providing solutions to business process improvements.Assist executive with the creation/review of Property and Security policy and guidance material.Engage and collaborate with other parts of the MDBA and other external stakeholders to contribute to Questions on Notice, Audit and Risk Committee, and Executive Board responses.Enhance and build the good reputation of the agency through representation at public and professional forums.Contribute to meetings as a key member of the Branch.In consultation with Business Services Portfolio Executive, assist Canberra office in areas of corporate support.Assist Reception/Operations when additional resources required.To be eligible for a position, you must be:
an Australian citizenwilling to obtain, or currently possess a baseline security clearancesatisfy all other MDBA engagement requirements, including health and character clearance.We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture and experience of our employees and we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress.
Applications who are First Nations, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.
We aim to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and that they have equal access to job opportunities.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy.
Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.
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