Trades Coordination and Support Assistant

ACT Property Group are seeking someone with a strong administrative background, preferably in a trade, property or building related organisation. This role works with a team and assists in supporting and coordinating a multi-disciplinary group of trades professionals delivering property maintenance services for ACT Government properties. This role monitors allocation of work and completion of administration related to this work, monitors and reports on staff attendance and training, provides professional administrative support to trades professionals, assists in day-to-day management of the fleet and workshops and addresses concerns or issues raised by the trade team or customers.

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.

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 and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff

**Eligibility/other requirements**:

- Hold or have the capacity to obtain White Card and Asbestos Awareness
- A current driver’s licence (car)
- Qualification/s in Business, Administration, Property/Facilities Management, Project Management, Work Health and Safety, Procurement, Contract Management, or trades 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.

Provide 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.

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**Note**:
This is a temporary position for 12 months with the possibility of permanency.