Principal Infrastructure Services Officer

ISD oversees a $1.9 billion annual infrastructure portfolio. The planning and management of this portfolio is crucial to the smooth delivery of a high volume of projects to support the education system across the state, including significant investments in new schools, new school buildings to accommodate future growth, and the renewal, refurbishment and maintenance of existing facilities.The Strategic Asset Management Team, within Portfolio Planning, is responsible for the delivery of the department's priority asset management actions including; improving strategic asset management and capability across the division. The Team's focus is on implementing a proactive approach to manage existing infrastructure assets including contemporary project, program and portfolio management practices. This includes developing a proactive, data-driven strategic asset management approach and building awareness of best practice asset managementYou will work for an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. We respect professionalism, embrace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. You will be actively supported, as an individual and will have access to a range of flexible work options, an employee assistance program and learning and development opportunities.

• About the Role
• Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
• Supporting the Manager, Strategic Asset Management to manage, coordinate and implement complex and time constrained deliverables to achieve the Department's asset management objectives.
• Working with complex asset and financial datasets to yield strategic insights across the Department's large infrastructure portfolio leveraging business intelligence solutions like SAP, PowerBI and EXCEL.
• Mentoring and supporting other members of the Strategic Asset Management Team to develop and grow to their full potential.
• Participating in a culture of continuous improvement by positively contributing and embracing new ideas and innovative ways of working.
• Managing and supporting asset management programs such as Asset Lifecycle Condition Assessments (ALCAs) and renewal.
• Highly desirable skills and experience;
• Prior experience in construction, asset management and data analysis is beneficial.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

• How to Apply
• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor); and
• A maximum 2-page response outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

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