The Far North District Accommodation Officer is responsible for managing a diverse and geographically dispersed housing portfolio compromising approximately 200 properties, inclusive of barrack accommodation and short-term stays. These properties house operational police across the district, spanning from Cardwell in the south to Thursday Island in the north, west to Croydon and east to Cairns with majority of the properties located within five patrol groups across the District. This position involves travel to these locations as required.
Your key accountabilities
The core capability requirements for this role are:
- Support the delivery of facility and accommodation management services, including identification and reporting of maintenance issues.
- Assist with the management, monitoring, and reporting of minor works projects to ensure quality outcomes are achieved.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to provide updates on housing and accommodation matters, ensuring consistent communication, timely responses, and effective service delivery.
- Contribute to forward maintenance, accommodation and housing tenancy management and planning, including emerging issues and future needs.
- Process invoices, purchase orders, and financial transactions in SAP, including the preparation and processing of payments, accounts payable invoices, journals, financial settlements, and other finance related activities.
- Assist in the preparation of submissions, reports, briefings, and correspondence relating to housing and accommodation matters, including updating records and registers to ensure property data is maintained.
- Liaise with private sector and government department authorities on property, facilities and housing management matters.
- Identify opportunities for improving accommodation and housing management processes, systems and services to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Role Requirements:
Other - Property Management experience is preferred; however not essential. Travel across the Far North District may be required.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
đź“Ś Accommodation Officer, Queensland Police Service
🏢 Queensland Police Service
đź“Ť Cairns