Regional Asset Manager

Position number / Pool Ref number: 015644

The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities.

We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation.

Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.

Diversity and Inclusion

To better represent the diverse community we serve and improve employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability, Sections 51 and 66R of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) applies to this recruitment process. The Department of Housing and Works is committed to supporting equality, and applicants from these groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, young person or person with disability seeking assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Maria Miles, Regional Manager on 0429 370 590 or via email at maria.miles@dohw.wa.gov.au. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.

Benefits

- flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week

- professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career

- generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

- modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work

- access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work

- corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs

- opportunity to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Indigenous Network, Gender Equity Champions Group, and Youth Working Group.

About The Role

The position is responsible for managing relationships with contractors and consultants to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget for building maintenance, building improvements and minor new construction works.

The role is accountable for the completion of contract development and administration tasks in support of project work, and for compliance with legislative and policy requirements.

Additionally, the role involves conducting building assessments, managing technical investigations and preparing technical reports.

How to Apply

If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward‑thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:

- A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).

- A two (2) page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria).

Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.

Further Job‑Related Information

Please contact Maria Miles, Regional Manager on 0429 370 590 or via email at maria.miles@dohw.wa.gov.au for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities and apprenticeships.

If you are unable to view or download these documents, please contact Emily Parker via email at HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au, mentioning the vacancy reference number HRC0232852 for assistance.

Currently there is one (1) full‑time fixed‑term appointment for 6 months available for immediate filling, with the possibility of further extension(s). Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twenty‑four (24) months on a full‑time or part‑time fixed‑term basis with the possibility of further extension(s).

Position Title: Regional Asset Manager

Agency: Housing and Works, Department of

Location: Geraldton

Unit/Division: Housing Services

Branch: Mid‑West Housing

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Position No.: 015644

Closing Date: 2025-11-18 4:00 PM

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