General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management)Government - State (Government & Defence)Full timeLevel 8, $144,597 - $156,598 per annum (pro-rata)This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP.Education Business Services (EBS) is the key provider of professional business services and support for Western Australian public schools, statutory boards and divisions of the Department. These highly valued services are delivered through the areas of finance, information communication and technologies (ICT), and infrastructure. We continually strive to enhance the capability and responsiveness of our staff, systems and processes across the organisation to deliver high quality education.The BranchThe Infrastructure Division, within Education Business Services, has responsibility for the provision of facilities (land, buildings and equipment) for the Department, which includes demographic forecasting and facilities planning, strategic asset management, delivery of capital projects, maintenance and minor works programs. The Division also provides security, emergency management and environmental services to schools.The RoleWe are seeking an individual who can adapt to change and work under pressure to achieve desired outcomes in a highly demanding environment, often with urgent and competing priorities. The successful applicant will draw upon extensive asset and property management, and lease administration experience and knowledge.The newly established Manager, Property and Leasing position is a key leadership role within the Infrastructure Operations directorate. You will:Lead a team that manages the Department's extensive property and leasing portfolio, providing expert advice on asset planning, asset management and policy development.Be responsible for delivering key strategic projects, driving continuous improvement, and creating a work environment that supports diversity, safety, and personal development.Contribute to the strategic direction of the directorate by managing resources, overseeing staff performance, and ensuring compliance with policies and statutory requirements.Build strategic alliances with internal and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes.Manage the timeliness and accuracy of deliverables to ensure divisional priorities are efficiently and effectively met.The Manager, Property and Leasing also provides operational and strategic support and advice to the Director, Infrastructure Operations and will prepare briefing notes and other Ministerial correspondence.Professional BenefitsWe are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.Flexible working arrangements which are genuinely considered to create healthy work-life balance including working from home.Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).Easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or a free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various City of Perth parking locations are within walking distance.Want to know more?Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.Consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.Application InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.Your application should include:A resume of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position and two referees.A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:Demonstrated substantial knowledge and experience in the provision of property management, leasing, government accommodation and related services.Demonstrated highly developed skills and experience in policy and strategy development and implementation.Demonstrated highly developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with key internal and external stakeholders at a senior level.Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and research skills, including the ability to develop solutions to complex problems.Demonstrated substantial knowledge and experience in project management.It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE927668Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 27 November 2024
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