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• Temporary Full time opportunity to June 2027
• Salary: $125,693 to $138,510 + superannuation
• Location: Newcastle

The Role

• Lead facilities management across high-profile urban renewal projects in the Hunter and Central Coast.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive, and positive team culture.
• Flexible work arrangements and career development opportunities.
• Make a tangible impact on community outcomes through asset and property management.

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

As the Facilities Management Lead, you’ll be the go-to expert for managing and maintaining HCCDC’s diverse asset portfolio. You’ll lead the delivery of facilities services, ensure compliance with legislation and policy, and build strong relationships with tenants, contractors, and stakeholders. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities and tight deadlines while ensuring high-quality outcomes. Your work will directly support the transformation of key precincts across the Hunter and Central Coast, including parks, urban renewal sites, and heritage assets.

For more information read the full Role Description Facilities Management Lead

What you will bring to the role

• Proven experience in facilities or asset management, including contract and risk management.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

What is an essential requirement

• Ability to travel, conduct site visits and work at sites within the Hunter and Central Coast as directed.

• Current driver’s licence.

• Ability to be on call as required.

• A Working with Children Check (WWCC).

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively; and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 6th July 2025

For more information, contact Nicola Robinson at [email protected]

Should you require further information about the role please contact XXXXX

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via [email protected] or (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'. Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yar