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Ongoing Full Time Role
Salary range $113,****** - $121,****** p.a., plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
About School Infrastructure | Asset Management Division
School Infrastructure (SI) is delivering the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW. Our mission is to ensure every school-aged child has access to high-quality education facilities at their local public school. This includes new buildings, major upgrades, and long-term maintenance strategies.
About the role
Provide asset services to a group of schools within the Asset Management region
Manage and deliver Minor Capital Works projects, ensuring delivery within strict time and cost constraints
Deliver multiple projects across programs involving upgrades and additions, Integration, Insurance, Capital, and Planned Maintenance.
Lead project delivery through competitive tendering processes with pre-qualified contractors.
Prepare detailed works descriptions and accurate cost estimates.
Provide leadership across projects for stakeholders and contract management to ensure high-quality and timely delivery.
Support emergency response and recovery activities following natural disasters affecting school assets.
Excellent understanding of construction procedures, materials, and project management principles
Excellent time management skills with the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced environments
Proven stakeholder management with outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs effectively
Experienced in managing contractors and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and government standards
Persistence, determination, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Knowledge of government contracts, operating systems, hardware, and project management software
Skilled in interpreting architectural drawings and specifications
Familiarity with quality assurance, health, and safety standards
Current NSW Driver's License and ability to travel across the assigned Asset Management (AMU) region of Southern NSW
Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Fitness Passport unlocking access to ****+ fitness facilities
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.
All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.
Note:
the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
As a condition of employment, successful candidates who are not currently employed by the Department must provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. There is no requirement to renew the WWCC once it expires after five years. Employer obligations under the WWCC will apply only for the duration of its validity, up to five years.
Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the
Diversity and Inclusion Team
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NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
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