Assistant Director, Property Upgrades

ACT Property Group are looking to fill a role that manages a team of staff responsible for providing property upgrade services including property related project management. The team of trade and project management professionals deliver programs of property upgrades to ACT Government buildings. The team coordinates programs of works across multiple building locations. The person in this role provides coordination, programming and technical expertise in delivering the identified program of work. The role also drives good practice project management within the team and reporting to building custodians.

The successful person will have experience both in managing the delivery of property upgrade projects and coordinating a team of staff delivering this work, in a government or commercial setting.
ACT Property Group provides expert property management and maintenance services to the ACT Government and the community. The Group manages and maintains buildings and property that enable the ACT Government to provide Government and community services.

The group supports the ACT Governments delivery of its services through flexible, efficient and cost effective accommodation solutions and property services. Community services and support are also enabled through the provision of properties to community organisations at affordable rental rates. ACT Property Group operates on a fee for service basis with a requirement to provide a dividend to government.

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:

- Hold a relevant professional qualification in Project Management, Engineering or Architecture or accreditation with a professional body recognised within Australia; or
- Hold a relevant building degree; or
- Have significant building or Infrastructure knowledge and/or project management experience.

Role specific requirements:

- Qualifications and significant experience in property upgrades project management.
- Hold or have the capacity to obtain White Card and Asbestos Awareness.
- Hold or have the capacity to obtain Work Health and Safety qualifications (Certificate IV)
- a current driver’s licence (car)

Membership of a relevant professional association and qualification/s in Procurement, Contract Management or Work Health and Safety are highly desirable.

This position is based in an activity-based working (ABW) environment. Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

**How to Apply**:Please review the Position Description for details about the role and associated responsibilities. Suitability for this position will be assessed on your demonstrated Skills, Experience, Knowledge and Behaviour in relation to the duties/responsibilities listed in the Position Description.
- Please submit the following:

- A two page pitch that tells the selection committee about your ability to perform the advertised role (knowledge, experience, skills, behaviour) and why you are the best person for this role. The pitch should:

- Show that you have the capabilities in “What you Require” section of the Position Description including Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities.
- Demonstrate your capacity to perform the duties and responsibilities detailed in “What You Will Do” at the specified classification including examples of how you have done this in the past.
- Tell the panel how your abilities, ingenuity, experience and qualifications make you the best person for this role.
- A current Curriculum Vitae including details of work history (roles, timing, responsibilities, achievements), professional memberships and qualifications, and
- Contact details of at least two referees.