APS 6 - Estate Property Officer

The Role

As an APS 6 Estate Property Officer, you will work under broad direction to manage and deliver real property activities that support Defence capability nationally. You will engage broadly with stakeholders across the enterprise, other government agencies and with commercial partners to solve complex problems and proactively manage estate equities for Property Management Branch. You will conduct your work within relevant legislative and policy frameworks, and will guide senior decision making with data and evidence based recommendations. Your work will help to shape the future of the Defence estate, aligned to the National Defence Strategy. You may have supervisory responsibilities and will actively contribute to fostering a positive workplace culture. You will be provided professional development opportunities and be offered the opportunity for an exciting and rewarding career. There are multiple APS 6 Property Officer roles available within the Property Management Branch.

About Our Team

Estate Transformation Division (ETD) supports integration and collaboration across Defence to strengthen the resilience of the Defence Estate.  Property Management Branch works closely with groups and services from across our organisation to support the delivery of a safe, secure, fit for purpose and resilient Defence estate. We engage broadly across the Commonwealth to ensure compliance with property related legislation and policy, and to ensure transparency in our mandated reporting. Members of our team are passionate about improving the working environment for Defence personnel and enjoy the challenge of working in a fast paced, challenging and rewarding environment.

Property Officers work across a range of functions that include Leasing; Licencing for Civil use of the Defence Estate; Contract Management; Procurement; Project Management; Strategic Planning and Financial Management. These functions are performed across the Defence estate nationally and in a number of overseas locations. Our functions are undertaken in accordance with the Public Governance Performance and Accountability Act 2013; Lands Acquisition Act 1989; Commonwealth Procurement Rules; Commonwealth Property Management Framework; and the Energy Efficiency in Government Operations Policy. We also work in collaboration with the Department of Finance, and our contracted Whole of Australian Government property service providers.

We promote an inclusive culture based on mutual respect. We encourage diversity of thought and professional curiosity to deliver exciting and challenging work. We offer flexible work arrangements, a great work-life balance and access to the best nationally recognised training and development programs in the market. We pride ourselves on creating a professional environment that enables skills uplift and career advancement opportunities.

Our Ideal Candidate

• You will have experience providing detailed estate property, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning.
• You will exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures.
• You will have strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills with the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships.
• You will work autonomously and as part of a team, having responsibility for the achievement of outcomes for your work area.
• You may lead a team or have supervisory responsibilities and be accountable to set work priorities and manage workflows.
• You are expected to be capable of developing workforce capability and improving business process.

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