Seeking an Asset Performance Officer to support the local administration and delivery of HP maintenance contracts for a notable Government dept. Contract role till October 2025 with possible extension. Hourly pay rate $56.07/hour Super. Work location: Newcastle, NSW. 7 hours a day. 35 hours a week. Immediate start PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: You will undertake and report on field inspection activities/outcomes to scope and monitor the delivery of work and verify contractor compliance with maintenance contract requirements. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Deliver timely, accurate and effective scoping of works by adhering to the scoping program. Develop, implement and manage a planned maintenance program using Property Assessment Survey (PAS) data and local knowledge for allocated properties. Ensure appropriate delivery of works and develop action plans to address work issues when necessary. Ensure compliance with Australian Building Codes, Housing Portfolio standards, policies and contract requirements when assigning work to contractors. Conduct timely, accurate inspections according to the program and standards, maintaining records of inspections and required actions. Build and maintain positive relationships with contractors to facilitate effective inspection and maintenance programs. Identify and resolve compliance issues in collaboration with contractors, issuing necessary notices when required. Report emerging issues to management and provide recommendations to improve asset program delivery and minimise impacts. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Sound building experience or exposure, together with experience in contract administration including preparing quotations or estimates. Knowledge of contract requirements, standards and policies together with the capacity to interpret and apply Contract requirements, standards and policies. Current working knowledge of the Australian Building Codes. Intermediate MS Word and Excel with MS Project skills. Essential requirements. Understanding of the Australian Building Codes, Australian Standards, Government or commercial probity and contracting standards. Relevant qualification and/or sound construction building maintenance and/or building construction experience/exposure, together with field inspection experience and measurement of performance against standards. Current driver’s license. Desirable – experience in compliance inspections of building essential services. If this sounds like you, please submit your resume by clicking the 'Apply Now’ button. About Easy Authoring: Established in 2006, Easy Authoring helps job seekers find the right opportunity to match their skill set and career progression. We are the authorised suppliers to NSW, ACT, QLD and the Federal government as well as multiple corporate organisations.