Director, Property Services

Employees are required to work a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.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 anywhere in Australia.For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools, please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle.Director, Property ServicesDo you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?Do you want to drive change by leading property management initiatives that support our mission and enhance workplace safety?Then this is the place for you! At the ACCC, we're proud of the impact we can make together. We understand the responsibilities and challenges that come with a fast-moving and ever-changing environment. Our high-performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support, and inclusion. It's why we're driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge, and support with each other freely and frequently. It's why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly, and courageously. At the ACCC, we believe the best version of you is the one that's true to who you are – and that's the you we want working alongside us.We value flexibility, and all roles can be performed from any capital city in a state or territory or Townsville and are available on a full-time, part-time, or job-share basis.Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.The Key Duties of the Position Include:Operating with a high level of autonomy under the broad direction of the Chief Finance Officer, the position provides leadership and direction managing a national property portfolio for the delivery of high-quality, safe, and secure office accommodation for the ACCC and AER employees. The ideal candidate is committed to collaborative stakeholder engagement in all aspects of portfolio management and will manage the relationship and shared tenancy MoU with the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) as part of separation activities, if required through a Machinery of Government (MoG) change. Our ideal applicant will:Be experienced in managing a national property portfolio within government frameworks including property-related facility services, agency security, emergency management, and procurement in line with Commonwealth government requirements.Have high-level interpersonal and strong communication skills including the ability to liaise, influence, and negotiate with a broad cross-section of internal and external stakeholders such as landlords, agents, and senior executives.Lead and develop capability in a small, geographically dispersed, dynamic team to provide good service and sound advice on property matters.Bring expertise to strategic planning, management, and oversight of the ACCC's national property portfolio, capital and operational budget planning and management, negotiation and monitoring of property leases, planning and delivery of accommodation fit-outs and upgrades, and liaison with key stakeholders.Engage and manage the Property Services Provider (PSP) to ensure the agency's interest in the Whole of Australian Government Property Services Coordinated Procurement outsourced arrangements for property and facility services.Strategically plan and oversee national contracts, including property-related agency security, and procurement in line with Commonwealth government requirements to achieve favourable outcomes for the agency.Lead the coordination function for emergency management and business continuity aligned to the business continuity framework.Undertake adhoc interstate travel as required.Technical Capabilities:Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in leasing and property management within a government setting to achieve the strategic outcomes of the organisation.Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in planning, leading, and successful delivery of minor and major fit-out refurbishment and construction projects.Demonstrated budget management experience for capital and operational expenditure related to property and facilities.Demonstrated understanding of the Australian Government's Property Management Framework and Commonwealth Procurement Rules is essential.Knowledge of the Australian Government's Protective Security Policy Framework as applicable to property function.Formal or tertiary qualification in Project Management, Government Procurement, and Contracting is highly desirable.A Demonstrated Ability to Effectively:Plan, organise and prioritise property and security-related projects to achieve results on time and within budget.Engage and work collaboratively with a wide audience of stakeholders, including ability to successfully communicate, influence, negotiate, advise and display excellent corporate enabling service skills.Plan and manage projects, contracts and undertake complex procurements over the long term to deliver successful outcomes for the agency.Provide strong leadership to develop and build capability of a small team to deliver successful results.Exercise sound judgement, discretion, and integrity including the ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.Hold, or ability to obtain, a baseline security clearance whilst in this role.To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.Contact Phone: (02) 6243 1213Agency Employment Act: PS Act 1999Position Number: EA2024/274Vacancy Number: VN-0750514Getting to Know the Australian Competition and Consumer CommissionThe ACCC is an independent statutory authority that administers the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and other Acts. The ACCC works to promote effective competition and fair trading in the market place to benefit consumers, business and the community, and efficiency in the delivery of certain infrastructure services. The AER is a part of the ACCC. The AER is Australia's national energy market regulator and has an independent board. The AER shares employees, resources and facilities with the ACCC.
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