AEE1 - AEE2 (EL1 - EL2 equivalent) Facilities Services Manager

Securing Australia - protecting its people.

AEE1 - AEE2 (EL1 - EL2 equivalent) Facilities Services Manager

Job type: Trades & Property

Location: Canberra

Category: Ongoing - Permanent

Job reference: 03020242025

$131,433 - $178,255

14-Oct-2024

Description: The Organisation The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient. We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value. The opportunity ASIO is seeking to fill a number of senior roles in the Facilities Services Branch, which support a range of essential services that support ASIO to deliver on its mission. These include managing the corporate accommodation portfolio; managing construction programs; designing and implementing office accommodation and spaces; maintaining facilities; and providing specialist advice and services. A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months. Role responsibilities As a Director (AEE2) in Facilities you will: - Be highly motivated with considerable experience in facilities or property management with demonstrated leadership abilities. - Experience in following fields is desirable but not essential: - Strategic management of a facilities estate. - Strategic oversight of facilities governance arrangements. - Program and project management related to facility construction and fitout. - Strategic oversight of trades related activities including mechanical, electrical and engineering services. - Facilitation of service delivery management and coordination. - As an Assistant Director (AEE1) in Facilities you will: - Lead and manage a small team and ensure smooth day-to-day operations to meet ASIO's requirements. - Contribute across a range of ASIO's property functions – including strategy, coordination and planning. Experience in following fields is desirable but not essential: - E state or accommodation planning. - C onstruction project management. - G overnment or commercial leasing. - D elivering building infrastructure upgrade or asset replacement projects. - C oordinating facilities operations and services. - O verseeing complex infrastructure/property management systems. What you will bring We invite applications from people with the following attributes: - An understanding of (or a willingness to learn) the technical aspects of running a facility, including legislative and compliance requirements. - The ability to support day-to-day business operations, maintenance and compliance measures. - The ability to ensure efficient operation of building infrastructure and mitigate risk. - A willingness to learn and adhere to ASIO's Security practices. - Excellent customer relations and client focus capabilities and a commitment to building a supportive and collegiate work environment. - A willingness to contribute to the Branch's internal transformation program. - Strong organisation, motivation, responsiveness and resilience. - The ability to make sound judgements and exercise discretion. - An interest in developing new skills and capabilities within a dynamic environment. - The ability to be open to new ways of thinking and working. - The ability to lead and manage small teams. - The ability to understand long-term accommodation requirements for an essential organisation, which may include experience in estate or accommodation planning, secure construction (domestic and/or overseas), project management administration or government or commercial leasing. Alternatively, experience in coordinating facilities operations and services and/or property systems uplift across a diverse, complex commercial or government property portfolio. In addition to the above, at the AEE2 level you will have: - The ability to manage a team of facilities-related technical experts and specialists, operating under tight time-frames, within budget and often competing priorities. - Resilience and personal accountability for the quality of advice and delivery of results. - Qualifications or experience in facilities – trades, finance, leasing, procurement, planning, strategy, contracts or project management is desirable, but not essential. What we offer you ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including: - A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance. - Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent. - A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance. - Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available). - Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education. - Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks. - Mentoring opportunities. - Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Eligibility To be eligible for the role, you must be: - An Australian citizen. - Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance. - ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome and value applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. Reasonable adjustments Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. Location These positions are located in Canberra. Relocation assistance is provided to successful candidates when relocation is required. How to apply Click on 'Apply online' to commence your application. Your application must be complete and include the following: - A written pitch of up to 500 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements. - A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken. - Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager. All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment. Closing date and time Monday 14 October 2024, 17:00pm AEDT No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted. The Recruitment Selection Process – what to expect We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for the AEE 1-2 Senior Facilities role. Please be advised that our selection process is rigorous and extensive. All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. The stages themselves may include; application submission, eligibility checks, online testing, skills-based assessment and panel discussion. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for candidates to participate within all stages of the selection process. These opportunities may include reasonable adjustment to assessment methodologies to enable full participation. Please let us know if you require any additional assistance or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment. We ask all applicants for their patience throughout the process. Once complete, we will notify unsuccessful candidates but will not provide feedback on any aspect of the selection process. Employment conditions Employment is under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979. Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service. We recognise entitlements accrued under the Public Service Act 1999 and provide for continuation of superannuation under the Commonwealth schemes. Salary packaging arrangements are also available. Enquiries If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at careers@asio.gov.au or phone 02 6257 4916. More information For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au.