Infrastructure Advisor - Regional Operations

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the Role

As the Infrastructure Advisor you will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following :

• Provide client focused facilities services and advice to staff in schools, regional centres and other educational centres as well as the wider community.
• Provide high level advice, information and support services to clients across a broad range of facilities planning, investment and asset management issues.
• Coordinate with other regional facilities teams, Infrastructure Services Branch and external service providers in the provision of a broad range of facilities services.
• Collaborate with staff across regional facilities teams, Infrastructure Services Branch and other agencies to provide a comprehensive field-based facility support service to clients.

About You

To be successful in the role you will have the following qualities :

• Leads strategically - thinks critically and acts on the broader purpose of the system.
• Stimulates ideas and innovation - gathers insights and embraces new ideas and innovation to inform future practice.
• Inspires others - inspires others by driving clarity, engagement and a sense of purpose.
• Drives accountability and outcomes - demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism persistence and transparency.
• Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces - fosters an inclusive workplace where health, safety and wellbeing are promoted and prioritised.
• Previous experience in Building Construction and Maintenance management and / or coordination of school resources, assets and facilities would be well regarded.

A current driver's licence is mandatory.

• Interested? To Apply
• A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history)
• Plus, a maximum 2-page statement on how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role as detailed above and within the attached Role Description

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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