Infrastructure Advisor - Regional Operations - Far North Queensland Region
Education (Organisation site)
Infrastructure Delivery and Operations Branch - Infrastructure Services Division
Infrastructure Services Division's Regional Operations is seeking a dedicated permanent Infrastructure Advisor to join their Far North Queensland Region Team. You will be based in the Cairns Office. You will provide quality advice and consultancy services to housing associated with schools, senior management and staff on a diverse range of housing, facilities planning, investment and portfolio operations.
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection.
About the Role
As the Infrastructure Advisor you will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
* Provide client focused facilities services and advice to staff in schools, regional centres and other educational centres as well as the wider community.
* Provide high level advice, information and support services to clients across a broad range of facilities planning, investment and asset management issues.
* Coordinate with other regional facilities teams, Infrastructure Services Division and external service providers in the provision of a broad range of facilities services.
* Collaborate with staff across regional facilities teams, Infrastructure Services Division and other agencies to provide a comprehensive field-based facility support service to clients.
* This role requires a current drivers license and involves overnight travel - travelling by small aircraft to remote locations within the region to inspect and manage works on housing assets.
About You
To be successful in the role you will have the following qualities:
* Leads strategically - thinks critically and acts on the broader purpose of the system.
* Stimulates ideas and innovation - gathers insights and embraces new ideas and innovation to inform future practice.
* Inspires others - inspires others by driving clarity, engagement and a sense of purpose.
* Drives accountability and outcomes - demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism persistence and transparency.
* Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces - fosters an inclusive workplace where health, safety and wellbeing are promoted and prioritised.
* Previous experience in Building Construction and Maintenance management and/or coordination of school resources, assets and facilities would be well regarded.
* When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
How to Apply
* A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history)
* Plus, a maximum 2-page statement on how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role as detailed above.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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