The Infrastructure Division has responsibility for planning and provision of facilities (land, buildings and equipment), which includes land planning, student enrolment forecasting and facilities planning, strategic asset management, capital works programs, maintenance and minor works programs and provision of facilities related services.The Infrastructure Operations Directorate is responsible for providing services to schools on the development and management of lease, shared use and community use arrangements, property management, security and emergency management, environmental services and the contract management of the WA Schools Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract.The RoleThe Property and Leasing Officer coordinates the establishment, extension, renewal, variation, management and surrender of property leases and licences held by the Department, ensuring compliance with conditions. They contribute to the management of the Department’s large and varied leased property portfolio and surplus to requirements properties, including site inspections and negotiating lease arrangements.If successful, you will provide advice on all aspects of the lease and licence management cycle including liaison with schools and external parties on new and existing leases, the operation of leases and management strategies. You will also review invoices for payment, conduct site visits and consider risk and compliance in a lease setting. Within this role you will also undertake property management tasks and research that contributes to the development of parliamentary and ministerial responses.Professional BenefitsWe are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
12% employer contributed superannuation.
Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote and flexible working hours
Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).For more information about this opportunity, please contact Paul Hemmings, Principal Consultant on (08) 9264 5109 orWe are committed to building the leadership capability of our people ( ).Equity and DiversityWe are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.Explore our for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must:
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
consent to a
and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start. * hold or obtain a current Western Australian ‘C’ Class drivers licence.
undertake travel throughout metropolitan and regional locations as required.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).Application InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include:
A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
Demonstrated experience in property lease and licence management and providing specialist and technical advice to lessees, licence holders and landlords.
Demonstrated experience in property or facilities management.
Demonstrated sound skills and experience in managing competing demands across multiple and diverse tasks including setting and achieving Branch and/or client priorities within agreed timelines
Demonstrated sound interpersonal and verbal communication skills including the ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, undertake consultation and negotiation and provide effective and efficient client services.
Demonstrated sound written communication skills including the ability to write clearly and succinctly.
Demonstrated sound analytical and conceptual skills to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE991788Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
