As part of the Facilities Management Unit, located at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC), the Facilities Officer is responsible for carrying out activities related to technical and asset maintenance, as well as capital upgrade projects.
The successful applicants will coordinate and manage contractors working within ACTCS occupied facilities and monitor and report on contractor compliance, escalating concerns or non-compliance as required.
In addition, you will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks for the AMC and other ACTCS premises, with a focus on maintaining safety, security and operability of the facilities.
Further to this, you will offer guidance through coaching and mentoring detainees, driving a positive workplace culture, to develop their work skills, with the goal of improving post release employment opportunities.
To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, in addition to demonstrating significant relevant experience working in a building/construction trade, project management, facilities/asset management or similar field.
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.
**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:
**Applicants will be required to**:
- Undergo a criminal record check.
- Hold and maintain an unrestricted drivers' licence.
- Hold and maintain a current Working with Vulnerable People clearance.
- Demonstrate qualifications or significant relevant experience working in a building/construction trade, project management, facilities/asset management or similar field.
**It is highly desirable for applicants to**:
- Hold a construction white card and high-risk work licences for working at heights, elevated work platforms and forklift.
- Have experience in liaison and negotiation with the public and private sector.
- Have experience working within a custodial or secure environment.
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**The occupant of this position may be required to**:
- Undertake parts of the duties outside normal business hours.
- Provide backfill support to the Facilities Management Unit.
Undertake and complete ACTCS's induction and other training when required.
**How to Apply**:To apply, applicants are required to submit three items: (1) a one to three page written response addressing the professional/technical skills and knowledge, and behavioural capabilities having regard for the job requirements; (2) a current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager); and (3) a copy of your Driver's Licence. Please ensure you submit all three items.