Technical Estate Manager supporting overseas properties in complex, remote environments
Your new company
A major Australian Government agency is seeking an experienced EL1 equivalent Technical Property / Estate Manager to support the management and oversight of a diverse overseas property portfolio.
Your new role
Reporting to a senior property function within the agency, you will provide technical estate management advice and oversight across a portfolio of Commonwealth owned and leased overseas properties. Key responsibilities will include:
1. Contribute to the development and prioritisation of annual maintenance programs and minor works
2. Provide technical input into scopes of work, sequencing and planning, balancing competing priorities and logistical constraints
3. Monitor works progress and emerging estate issues, providing timely, pragmatic advice
4. Engage with contractors, consultants and service providers to support effective service delivery
5. Communicate inspection findings, risks and recommendations professionally and clearly
6. Support compliance with legislative, policy, security and governance requirements relevant to overseas property
7. Contribute to improving estate management practices, systems and service delivery models
What you'll need to succeed
8. Demonstrated experience in technical estate, property or facilities management, ideally across complex or remote environments
9. Strong understanding of maintenance planning, minor works delivery and risk based decision‑making
10. Proven ability to work across international, multicultural and complex stakeholder environments
11. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports, briefs and recommendations
12. Ability to operate autonomously while collaborating effectively within a government governance framework
13. NV2 security clearance required, but applicants with NV1 Clearance are encouraged to apply.
What you'll get in return
14. Work on a complex and globally significant overseas property portfolio
15. Apply your technical expertise in challenging and unique operating environments
16. Secure a long-term contract with a central government agency. Hourly rates are negotiable
17. Opportunity to influence estate outcomes and build capability across the organisation
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or for a confidential discussion about the above role, please reach out to Tayla Bennett on 02 61127*** or email: *************@hays.com.au
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