About the Department:
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. You will work for an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. We respect professionalism, embrace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. You will be actively supported as an individual and will have access to a range of flexible work options, an employee assistance program and learning and development opportunities.
About the role:
The Senior Infrastructure Services Officer is responsible for identifying, assessing and acquiring strategic land parcels for a growing education demand, including development of new schools and the expansion of existing schools. The team covers a broad range of property functions and you will be required to provide strategic advice in relation to land options for new and existing schools, third party advice within Priority Development Areas, tenure, and management. The role includes undertaking detailed due diligence and stakeholder engagement to identify and de-risk priority sites and strategic opportunities to facilitate the delivery of the expanding education portfolio.
As the Senior Infrastructure Services Officer, you will provide operational advice and support to various areas of the department on a diverse range of property related matters, facility planning, investment and portfolio operations that ensure the implementation of quality management practices.
Highlights: Engage with a variety of stakeholders within the department, other government agencies, local government, private land owners and the community. Opportunity to work in a challenging and fast paced team focused on progressing the department's infrastructure objectives. Facilitate the development of outcome focused processes. Work with a team of passionate and like-minded people. About You:
To be successful in the role you will possess the following attributes:
Demonstrated high level of negotiation and communication skills. Knowledge of or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of legislation and departmental policy pertaining to real estate management including but not limited to Planning Act 2016, Economic Development Act 2021 and the Land Act 1994. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and manage multiple competing priorities within short timeframes. Accurate record keeping and reporting capabilities. Although not mandatory, qualifications or industry experience in property services, including town planning, will be beneficial. Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history/be a current supervisor). Attach a maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role as detailed above and within the attached Role Description. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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