Job Description
Full job description
Contact Officer:
Terry Lock on 02 6136 7023 | [email protected]
Closing Date:
11.5+pm AEST, Friday 6 September
Our Department Values
Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.
The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTQIA+ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women’s progression into senior leadership.
The opportunity we have available
The Property Section is responsible for the development and delivery of accommodation strategies, projects and day-to-day management of services and leasing across the department’s property portfolio. We are seeking to fill the role of Senior Project Officer.
What will you do?
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Property Projects, the Senior Project Officer will be responsible for:
Leading the delivery of property related projects;
Coordinating accommodation and staff relocations;
Developing and maintaining project plans, including evaluation;
Developing staff communication in relation to property related projects or staff relocations;
Developing and maintaining a range of internal and external stakeholder relationships; and
Providing high level assistance to the Assistant Director, Property Projects.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking experienced candidates with the ability to:
Manage property projects through to implementation under limited guidance;
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on property related projects and staff relocations;
Work with a level of independence to deliver quality outcomes;
Effectively manage competing priorities including having accountability for tasks, decisions and organising workflow;
Develop communication which is clear and concise; and
Negotiate with customers and stakeholders to resolve complex, sensitive or difficult issues and ensure positive outcomes whilst also managing expectations.
Higher Duties Allowance (HDA) may be considered for this role.
What else can we offer?
Eligibility requirements
Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1+++ including:
Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.
Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at a minimum Baseline Clearance Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
How to apply
Applications for this opportunity close at 11.5+pm AEST, Friday 6 September.
In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than two pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a CV, to a maximum of three pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘Who are we looking for’ section.
Your application should be received through the department’s online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.
If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6274 6161 or via email at [email protected] to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.
Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information, please email [email protected]
Work with us. Apply now!
Contact Officer:
Terry Lock on 02 6136 7023 | [email protected]
Closing Date:
11.5+pm AEST, Friday 6 September
Our Department Values
Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.
The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTQIA+ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women’s progression into senior leadership.
The opportunity we have available
The Property Section is responsible for the development and delivery of accommodation strategies, projects and day-to-day management of services and leasing across the department’s property portfolio. We are seeking to fill the role of Senior Project Officer.
What will you do?
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Property Projects, the Senior Project Officer will be responsible for:
Leading the delivery of property related projects;
Coordinating accommodation and staff relocations;
Developing and maintaining project plans, including evaluation;
Developing staff communication in relation to property related projects or staff relocations;
Developing and maintaining a range of internal and external stakeholder relationships; and
Providing high level assistance to the Assistant Director, Property Projects.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking experienced candidates with the ability to:
Manage property projects through to implementation under limited guidance;
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on property related projects and staff relocations;
Work with a level of independence to deliver quality outcomes;
Effectively manage competing priorities including having accountability for tasks, decisions and organising workflow;
Develop communication which is clear and concise; and
Negotiate with customers and stakeholders to resolve complex, sensitive or difficult issues and ensure positive outcomes whilst also managing expectations.
Higher Duties Allowance (HDA) may be considered for this role.
What else can we offer?
Eligibility requirements
Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1+++ including:
Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.
Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at a minimum Baseline Clearance Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
How to apply
Applications for this opportunity close at 11.5+pm AEST, Friday 6 September.
In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than two pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a CV, to a maximum of three pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘Who are we looking for’ section.
Your application should be received through the department’s online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.
If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6274 6161 or via email at [email protected] to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.
Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information, please email [email protected]
Work with us. Apply now!
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The APS6 | Senior Property Project Officer| Integrated Services Branch position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
