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Senior Property Officer

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 139519

 

Location

ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA 

 

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

 

Classification

APS Level 6 - $94,563.00 and $107,713.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

 

Contact Officer

Trevor Little on trevor.little@homeaffairs.gov.au  

 

Office Arrangements

Flexible  - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
 

Applications close on 30/09/2025 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our opportunity

 

This process is being used to fill 4 immediate positions. 

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA.
 

A career in Home Affair's Property Branch is one of the best moves you will ever make. Why? Because our functions are so diverse. Our work is transformational with real purpose, allows you to follow your passion, shape your career and make a difference. We have APS 6 positions available in our Capital Works, Property Projects, Spatial Management and Property Contracts, Housing and Panels teams and we will establish a merit pool to draw from for future vacancies. Being successful in any one of these roles in Property Branch will have you managing and problem solving for some of the most diverse properties in the Australian Government portfolio. Aside from that, we'll empower you to work where you're at your best. You'll be part of a dynamic National team with shared values for excellence, strong communication and stakeholder outcomes. We attract the best people from a wide variety of backgrounds, and we excel at building and maintaining a diverse inclusive workplace that drives innovation and fosters a passion for delivering outcomes.

 

About our team

 

Chief Operating Officer Group | Procurement Property & Contracts | Property | Property Contracts, Housing and Panels

 

The Property Branch, within the Procurement, Property and Contracts Division, facilitates the planning, procurement, leasing and management of the Department's commercial and residential accommodation in Australia and overseas.  This includes capital works infrastructure to support the needs of the Department, including the onshore Immigration Detention Network (IDN).

 

The Branch comprises the following eight sections - Business Continuity Management; Capital Works and Infrastructure; Corporate and Facilities Program; Facilities Management; Property Contracts, Housing and Panels; Property Projects, Property Strategy, Leasing and Governance; and Spatial Management (including Agile Ways of Working).

 

There are current vacancies within the following sections:

 

Property Contracts, Housing and Panels manages:

 

  • The Department's property services contract under the Whole of Australian Government (WoAG) Deed of Standing Offer
  • All onshore staff housing occupancies and capital projects
  • Property service procurement for Property Branch, including panel arrangements for use by multiple Commonwealth entities.

 

Spatial Management manages:

 

  • Workstation allocations, block and stack activities, and support large staff relocations 
  • Guidance and training in the use of occupancy planning software platform, including assisting with occupancy scenarios for interstate relocation planning
  • Exploring new ways of working to maximise the efficient use of office space and providing staff with a more flexible and dynamic way of working.

 

Capital Works and Infrastructure manages:

 

  • The Department's annual capital works programs for both Departmental property holdings - onshore and offshore - and Detention facilities onshore (including Christmas Island and Cocos Keeling Islands).

 

Property Projects manages:

 

  • Medium and large-scale onshore accommodation construction and refurbishment projects.

 

Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force

 

Our ideal candidate

 

  • You're a confident communicator in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to build and sustain stakeholder relationships and engage with various business lines and levels
  • You're a problem solver, displaying a high level of research and analytical skills, with the ability to juggle competing deadlines and tasks within a dynamic workplace
  • You're resilient and have an ability to work with an agile mindset, capacity to work under pressure and adaptable to new and changing priorities
  • You're self-aware, able to work autonomously with minimal supervision, displaying a high-level of initiative, flexibility and resourcefulness
  • You're a self-starter with excellent time management skills, attention to detail and an ability to plan and schedule works.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

  • You will assist in the establishment and ongoing management of multiple property-related procurement panel arrangements and provide technical advice and support to panel users
  • You will manage the delivery of multiple projects within the annual capital works programs, according to the Department's project management framework, on time and within budget
  • You will manage the procurement and contracting of relevant goods and services, including project management, building design, building certification, cost planning, head works contractors, furniture and equipment
  • You will lead data analysis and associated research to guide the Department's accommodation model and best practices
  • Develop and maintain a quality assurance program for Departmental Occupancy Data
  • Assist with phases of relevant project works, scope development, and project delivery and close out.

 

Additional information

 

  • Previous experience and/or qualifications in procurement and contract management, property management, leasing, spatial management and activity based working practices, change management principles, information and communication technology (ICT), or project management would be well regarded
  • While you will be expected to regularly attend one of our capital city offices, you are welcome to negotiate flexible working arrangements with your individual manager
  • Depending on the role, you may be required to undertake travel at times
  • You'll be part of a national team that reports to a section Director located in Canberra
  • For information about the specific positions please contact trevor.little@homeaffairs.gov.au, who will direct you to the appropriate point of contact for the respective position.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 30/09/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEST  – Late applications will not be accepted.

 

As part of your application, you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role(s), which outlines an example of a project or process you managed explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience successfully achieved the desired result(s) and how this would see you fulfil a relevant role within Property Branch.

 

This is not a cover letter and should address the above questions in depth in alignment with the STAR method (situation, task, action, response)

 

Application response documents that exceed the one-page pitch limitation will only be assessed against the first page of the response. Applications that do not include an applicant response document will be automatically disqualified.

 

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 139519 in the document footer.

 

​​​​​​​Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

 

 

Eligibility

 

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

 

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance, and:
 

  • ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
  • Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.
     

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.  

 

Diversity and inclusion

 

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

 

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

 

Technical assistance

 

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

 

 

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Notes

 

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position. The Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Value Proposition (EVP) highlights the top reasons our employees enjoy working in the APS.

 

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

 

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers

 

Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.

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