Project Officer-hazardous Materials

The Education Directorate delivers high quality education services through government schools, registers non-government schools and administers vocational education and training in the ACT. The Directorate develops and delivers educational services to empower each child and young person in the ACT to learn for life. The Directorate achieves this through:

- The provision of public preschools, primary, secondary, specialist schools and colleges.
- Access to quality teaching, specialised learning programs and well-being supports for individual student needs.
- Enrolment and support of international students.
- The registration and regulation of home education, early childhood learning centres and non-government schools.

Directory: Education Directorate

**BUSINESS UNIT OVERVIEW**

The Infrastructure and Capital Works Branch (ICW) is responsible for the overall management of public school buildings and infrastructure and the Directorate's corporate office facilities and infrastructure. The branch manages the planning and construction of new schools, capital upgrades (modernising of existing facilities), repairs and maintenance, landscaping, car parks, environmental sustainability (water and energy reduction) and hazardous materials management and removal. It is also responsible for afterhours security incidents at schools.

The Repairs and Maintenance (R&M) unit manages the repairs and maintenance of ACT Government school buildings and facilities including:

- General repairs and maintenance in schools.
- Hazardous materials removal and school hazardous materials management plans.
- Fire, emergency lighting and security systems.
- Tree safety assessments.
- Lifts and automatic doors.
- School insurance claims.
- Maintenance of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in all schools.
- Preschool grounds maintenance including replenishment of preschool soft fall areas and sandpits.
- Auditing and maintenance programs.

The position sits within a specialised team responsible for the management of hazardous materials found in public education facilities within the designate region of the ACT. The role is responsible for the delivery of remediation and removal projects, to manage hazardous materials to provide safe and healthy environments for students and staff in Canberra’s public schools.

**In accordance with Directorate Policies**
- In relation to Hazardous Material Management - Assist schools in the management and planning of the delivery of facility services and specific upgrade works ensuring coordination of delivery to minimise disruption to school operations.
- Issue instructions to and maintain strong communication links with service contractors, ensuring that WH&S practices are fully implemented.
- Monitor and report service and financial performance of contractors.
- Through communications with Network Officers, conduct spot checks and audits to ensure compliance with WHS regulations
- Represent the Directorate and Branch in meetings, negotiations and discussions with a range of internal and external stakeholders, interest groups and other government agencies.
- Prepare correspondence, briefs, reports and Ministerial correspondence as required.

The ACT Public Service 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, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply

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**Eligibility/other requirements**:
**Mandatory Requirements**
- Current Drivers Licence

**Highly Desirable**
- Possession of a white card or willingness to complete the required training.
- Asbestos awareness training certificate or willingness to complete the required training.
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the _Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011_ is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)

**SELECTION CRITERIA**
- Hold a relevant professional qualification in Engineering, Architecture or Project Management 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.
- Experience in facility management as relates to Hazardous Materials and WH&S.
- Proven ability to manage the performances of service contractors around hazardous material projects.
- Good oral and written communication skills, including capacity to prepare correspondence, project briefs and reports.
- Demonstrated stakeholder management, negotiation and liaison skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple projects, balance priorities and meet deadlines.

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An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to