Asset Services Officer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full time position
• Located in the Southwestern NSW region with flexibility to Work from Home
• Competitive Remuneration Salary between $93,295 - $102,941 plus employer contribution
   

About the role

The role will provide a full range of asset services to a group of schools within the assigned area of the regional Asset Management Unit (AMU), including the implementation of facilities management programs and maintenance works, to support high-quality, professional service delivery.

The role provides a full range of asset services to a Group of schools including Balranald Central School, Coomealla High School, Tooleybuc Public School, Gol Gol Public School, Euston Public School, Pooncarie Public School, Palinyewah Public school, Pomona Public School, Dareton Public School Buronga Public School and Wentworth Public School.

For further information please click here to view the role description.

About you

The ideal candidate will have:
 

• Previous experience in a Project Management based role
• Construction and Administration based experience
• Excellent Communication both Written and Verbal
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Current and valid Driver's Licence and willingness to travel across the assigned Asset Management region.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
   

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
   

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role and answer the two targeted questions:

Targeted Question 1

In this role there is a high-level of pressure to deliver results. Can you please tell us of a time when you were under pressure and were required to work autonomously to achieve an outcome, highlighting how you planned and prioritised competing demands. (300 words maximum)

Targeted Question 2

Describe a situation where an unforeseen asset related incident occurred. Please explain how you managed the situation, highlighting some of the risks that you had to consider. (300 words maximum)

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Closing date 21 November 2024 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Trent Lappin, Group Leader, on 0460 033 126 or via email on trent.lappin1@det.nsw.edu.au.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.