Senior Policy Officers, Senior Project Officers, Finance Business PartnerThe Property and Construction Division is responsible for a wide range of policy, programs, operational and delivery aspects related to Commonwealth property and climate action in government operations, which are critical enablers supporting agencies to deliver on the Government's priorities and outcomes.
The Division:
Works across Government and the private sector to provide policy, regulatory and commercial analysis, advice and guidance to support value for money decisions on property-related policy issues and management in accordance with the Commonwealth Property Management Framework, including through the use of strong data and analytical capability.Manages an extensive portfolio of Finance owned property, including divesting surplus properties.Delivers major capital works and land remediation projects for Government.Leads key reforms that enable, guide and empower Australian Government entities to measure, report, manage and reduce their emissions and climate risks.Manages the Whole-of-Australian-Government Coordinated Procurement Arrangements for property-related services including leasing and facilities management.Maximises value for money from the Commonwealth's significant leased footprint through the Commonwealth Leasing Strategy.Manages the Australian Government Property Register and leads analysis and reporting on Commonwealth property data.Administers the Lands Acquisition Act 1989 and the Public Works Committee Act 1969.Builds and maintains constructive relationships across governments, the private sector and academia on property issues and opportunities.The work of the Division is broad and provides rewarding and engaging opportunities for people who are looking to work in a positive, dynamic, flexible and results-oriented environment.
Through this recruitment process we are seeking to fill Senior Policy Officer, Senior Project Officer and Finance Business Partner roles at the APS 6 level.
Roles are currently available across the following branches:
The Property Management and Projects Branch, which is responsible for whole of lifecycle strategic property asset management including project delivery, environmental and heritage management, remediation and divestment, related advice to Australian Government entities, oversight of the Finance owned estate and financial advice and management of the Division.The work in Property Management and Projects Branch involves a mix of skills and experience, primarily: policy and project analysis and advice; strategic asset management planning and delivery including project management; stakeholder engagement; financial, procurement, contract and vendor advice and management.The Property Frameworks and Services Branch, which is responsible for management and stewardship of key whole of government property policy, frameworks and legislation, including the Commonwealth Property Management Framework, Lands Acquisitions Act 1989, Public Works Committee Act 1969 and Commonwealth Property Disposal Policy.
The branch develops strategic property policy options to ensure the property policy framework can respond and support the Australian Public Service to achieve broader outcomes, while demonstrating proper use of resources.The branch is also responsible for the implementation and management of the Property Services Coordinated Procurement Arrangements, which provide a Whole-of-Australian-Government approach to the delivery of Leasing Services and Facilities Management Services for Commonwealth domestic office accommodation and shop fronts.
The branch offers significant diversity in roles and skills ranging from contract management, communication and engagement, stakeholder management, guidance and policy development and reporting and compliance.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITIES There is diverse work within our branches encompassing the property lifecycle (for example, planning, acquisition, delivery, management, remediation, conservation and divestment), property policy (including for the Commonwealth Property Management Framework and Whole of Australian Government arrangements), legislation (including the Lands Acquisition Act 1989, the Public Works Committee Act 1969 and the Australian Capital Territory National Land (Leased) Ordinance 2022) as well as financial management and reporting.
An outstanding team culture fostered by high achieving, supportive, and diverse staff allows for a positive workplace with flexibility and many different opportunities.
The Property and Construction Division employs staff with a variety of career backgrounds and skillsets.
It supports ongoing development through mentoring and professional learning.
The work of the Division provides exposure to a wide range of stakeholders across the Australian Government and State and Territory governments as well as the private sector, with opportunities to work closely with commercial partners.
Duties and responsibilities may include:
Senior Policy Officer Advise entities on the acquisition and disposal of Commonwealth land interests and/or the referral of capital works to the Public Works Committee.Develop policy and supporting guidance for the Commonwealth Property Management Framework.Develop policy in support of the Finance-owned estate and strategic property assets.Interpret legislation and other policy documents and develop advice for a range of internal and external stakeholders.Undertake research and analysis to support policy development.Lead development of communications materials to support key stakeholders, including external facing communications, and internal such as executive and ministerial briefing.Engage with stakeholders internally and across governments as well as the private sector.Work in teams and supervising staff to achieve deliverables.Undertake procurement planning and contract management.Senior Project Officer Assist with the delivery of strategic property projects.Support the project planning and implementation of the transition between the Whole of Australian Government property contracts.Support project planning processes, project reporting and briefs.Review and undertake critical analysis of qualitative and quantitative project information.Undertake procurement planning and contract management.Lead development of communications materials to support key stakeholders, including external facing communications, and internal such as executive and ministerial briefing.Engage with stakeholders internally and across governments as well as the private sector.Work in teams and supervising staff to achieve deliverables.Finance Business Partner Assist in the financial accounting and management reporting functions for the Division.Provide business partnering support by working with cost and project managers to develop forecasts.Assist the team in preparing project expenditure reports and other financial information.Assist in the annual property valuation process.Work with Finance's CFO Branch to prepare Finance's annual financial statements.Ability to work collaboratively, with internal and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes.ELIGIBILITY ADVICE & CANDIDATE NOTES Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance level for the role as indicated in the downloadable job pack.
All Finance staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance prior to commencement.We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, LGBTQI+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people. #J-18808-Ljbffr
