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Job description

Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Work unit Department of Logistics and Infrastructure /

Logistics Housing Program Office – Northern Region

Job title Property Contract Officer Designation Technical 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $101,083 - $110,043 Location Nhulunbuy

Position number 12072 RTF 307249 Closing 24/10/2024

Contact officer Wesley Moore on 08 8987 0508 or Wesley.Moore@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=307249

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide high-level advice to management in relation to condition assessment, repairs and maintenance, refurbishment, replacement or

construction of Government’s housing asset portfolio in the Arnhem region. Maintain compliance with relevant statutory regulations

through delivery of high level of services and provision of high level, culturally sensitive communication to key Community, Government

and Non-Government Organisation stakeholders.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Ensure condition assessments and repairs and maintenance inspections comply with Housing Program Office policies and procedures.

2. Ensure recording of condition assessment data occurs and are downloaded to Departmental databases.

3. Advise contractors of required works and ensure reporting and initiating necessary actions for immediate and urgent works identified

during inspections occurs in the most cost-effective manner to meet budgetary requirements.

4. Provide contractor and program management to agreed scope of works including project briefs and conducting pre-hand-over

inspections on newly constructed assets.

5. Monitor and advise management on the timeliness and workmanship of contractors in relation to DIPL contracts.

6. Monitor accuracy of asset data within Departmental databases, notify the administrator of any discrepancies, and identify Housing

Program Office remote community assets and reconcile to Serviced Land Availability Program (SLAP) map data.

7. Ability to work with emergency teams in cases of natural disasters/critical incidents, occasionally afterhours.

8. Respond positively to change with a commitment to ongoing improvement and professional development.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. A relevant qualification awarded by an Australian institution, or equivalent; or relevant experience in a field of technical work closely

related to the duties of the vacancy.

2. A sound understanding of maintenance works programming, contract management and procurement procedures.

3. Highly developed communication skills, both written and oral, including negotiation and conflict resolution, and the ability to provide

services in a culturally sensitive manner.

4. Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, work effectively with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgement and maintain

confidentiality.

5. Demonstrated ability to respond positively to change with a commitment to ongoing improvement.

6. A current NT ‘C’ class driver’s licence or equivalent, physically able to drive 4x4 vehicles for long distances, travel by various means

including by light aircraft, and preparedness to work for short periods in remote townships, communities and urban centres.

Desirable

1. Working knowledge of functions, policies and regulatory controls within the public housing sector, including the Housing Act and

Residential Tenancies Act.

2. Proficiency in relevant computer software including spreadsheets, databases and word processing.

Further information

Remote locality provisions apply to this position.