Senior 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.

• 1x Ongoing Full-Time
• 1x Temporary Full-Time until 30/06/2027
• Location: Macquarie Park
• Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8 with salary ranging from $110,266 to $122,058+ super and annual leave loading

About the role
 

We are seeking an individual who has the drive to lead teams and work collaboratively with various stakeholders to meet set objectives. You will play a key role in delivery of capital works projects and all aspects of facilities management, to support timely and effective project delivery.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

Are you looking for a new opportunity in 2025?

We’re always looking for positive, solution focused, driven people to join our team!
 

Ideal candidates will have:

• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoy working on a range of different projects and tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs
• Persistence and determination
• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and specifications.

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience as construction project manager
• 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 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.

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

Targeted Questions

1. Please describe your previous experience and knowledge working in a project you have managed in the past. What were the key activities you undertook and what lessons did you learn from this experience that could be relevant to this role (Maximum 300 words)

2. The team operates within a fast paced and changing environment. What personal attributes and experience will you bring to the position to support the team and ensure successful delivery of annual programs? (Maximum 300 words)

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.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC’s validity (up to 5 years)

Closing date: 11 December 2024 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Meenu Bansal on 0457 058 513 and for recruitment process enquirires please contact Rabia Zia-Hamid via email on rabia.zia-hamid@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.