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Department: Homes NSW
Location: Mascot, NSW, AU, 2020
Req ID: 81691
Asset Performance Officer
Location - Mascot with 50% in office attendance
Temporary full-time opportunity until December 2026 (35 hours per week)
Clerk Grade 5/6 - $99,398 to $110,271 plus superannuation and leave loading
Your role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Property and Asset Management team Asset Performance Officer who will undertake field inspection activities/outcomes to scope and monitor the delivery of work and verify contractor compliance with maintenance contract requirements.
What you’ll do
As the Asset Performance Officer, you will:
Carry out effective scoping of works by adhering to the scoping program and developing action plans to address work issues when necessary.
Develop, implement and manage a planned maintenance program using Property Assessment Survey (PAS) data and local knowledge for allocated properties.
Ensure compliance with Australian Building Codes, Housing Portfolio standards, policies and contract requirements when assigning work to contractors.
Conduct inspections according to the program and standards, maintaining records of inspections and required actions.
Build and maintain positive relationships with contractors to facilitate effective inspection and maintenance programs.
Identify and resolve compliance issues in collaboration with contractors, issuing necessary notices when required.
Report emerging issues to management and provide recommendations to improve asset program delivery and minimise impacts.
What we’re looking for
Building experience or exposure, together with experience in contract administration including preparing quotations or estimates.
Knowledge of Contract requirements, standards and policies together with the capacity to interpret and apply Contract requirements, standards and policies.
Current working knowledge of the Australian Building Codes.
Intermediate MS Word and Excel with MS Project skills.
Desirable – experience in compliance inspections of building essential services.
Essential requirements
Understanding of the Australian Building Codes, Australian Standards, Government or commercial probity and contracting standards.
Relevant qualification and/or sound construction building maintenance and/or building construction experience/exposure, together with field inspection experience and measurement of performance against standards.
Current driver’s license.
For more information about this role, please
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Nick Kanios via [email protected].
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Jess Tan on 0499XXXXXX or email via [email protected].
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/
The Welcome Experience
Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
The careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page.
Department: Homes NSW
Location: Mascot, NSW, AU, 2020
Req ID: 81691
Asset Performance Officer
Location - Mascot with 50% in office attendance
Temporary full-time opportunity until December 2026 (35 hours per week)
Clerk Grade 5/6 - $99,398 to $110,271 plus superannuation and leave loading
Your role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Property and Asset Management team Asset Performance Officer who will undertake field inspection activities/outcomes to scope and monitor the delivery of work and verify contractor compliance with maintenance contract requirements.
What you’ll do
As the Asset Performance Officer, you will:
Carry out effective scoping of works by adhering to the scoping program and developing action plans to address work issues when necessary.
Develop, implement and manage a planned maintenance program using Property Assessment Survey (PAS) data and local knowledge for allocated properties.
Ensure compliance with Australian Building Codes, Housing Portfolio standards, policies and contract requirements when assigning work to contractors.
Conduct inspections according to the program and standards, maintaining records of inspections and required actions.
Build and maintain positive relationships with contractors to facilitate effective inspection and maintenance programs.
Identify and resolve compliance issues in collaboration with contractors, issuing necessary notices when required.
Report emerging issues to management and provide recommendations to improve asset program delivery and minimise impacts.
What we’re looking for
Building experience or exposure, together with experience in contract administration including preparing quotations or estimates.
Knowledge of Contract requirements, standards and policies together with the capacity to interpret and apply Contract requirements, standards and policies.
Current working knowledge of the Australian Building Codes.
Intermediate MS Word and Excel with MS Project skills.
Desirable – experience in compliance inspections of building essential services.
Essential requirements
Understanding of the Australian Building Codes, Australian Standards, Government or commercial probity and contracting standards.
Relevant qualification and/or sound construction building maintenance and/or building construction experience/exposure, together with field inspection experience and measurement of performance against standards.
Current driver’s license.
For more information about this role, please
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Nick Kanios via [email protected].
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Jess Tan on 0499XXXXXX or email via [email protected].
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/
The Welcome Experience
Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
The careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Asset Performance Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services sector. This role in Sydney 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 Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services is a plus.
