Head of Facilities & Asset Planning

We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking leader to take charge of our Building & Facilities Team and drive the care, maintenance, and future planning of a truly unique portfolio of buildings. From heritage-listed landmarks to modern operational spaces, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our facilities are safe, efficient, and ready to inspire. If you're passionate about making places work beautifully and sustainably, this is your chance to make a real and lasting impact.

What the opportunity is:

Employment with Museums of History NSW.

Clerk Grade 11/12. Remuneration package includes salary ($149,739 - $173,174), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Full-time temporary employment for a period of up to 12 months.

The role will work across Sydney.

What we do
Museums of History NSW brings together a portfolio of iconic museums, rich collections and heritage sites, the nation’s oldest archive collection, vital recordkeeping services and expert staff.

We bring history to life by sharing the stories of our places and collections. Through the State Archives Collection, we manage NSW’s official documentary heritage, supporting government transparency and the public’s right to access information.

These two roles do not just sit side by side – they inform and enrich each other. By preserving and making accessible our places, collections and archives, we create opportunities for people to explore the past and better understand their own place in the world. By supporting lifelong learning and inviting people to come together, we promote civic literacy, empathy, wellbeing and belonging.

We believe that history belongs to everyone. This is the promise and the purpose of MHNSW.

Museums of History NSW is a state cultural institution, established under the Museums of History NSW Act 2022. It is an agency of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS).

What you'll do with us:
This role will lead the Building & Facilities Team in the management of buildings, facilities and asset management across all MHNSW properties. Provide leadership and expert advice in the planning, prioritisation and implementation of planned and reactive building and facilities maintenance to ensure building presentation standards, operational needs, heritage requirements, security and workplace health and safety standards are met at each site.

For more information on the role, you are welcome to contact Recruitment via [email protected].

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What you need to do to apply
To apply you will need to submit the following:

A one to two page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the essential requirements for this role.

A current resume listing two referees, and

Respond to the 2 targeted questions (no more than 300 words per answer). Your responses to the targeted questions should be submitted online during your application and not included in the covering letter.

What you need to tell us - Targeted questions:

1.Describe a time when you led the development and implementation of a strategic asset or facilities management plan. What approach did you take to prioritise works, manage risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory and heritage requirements? What was the outcome?
2.This role requires strong stakeholder engagement and contract management skills. Can you provide an example where you successfully managed multiple contractors or service providers to deliver high-quality building or maintenance outcomes on time and within budget? How did you ensure performance, value for money, and alignment with organisational goals?

Essential requirements of the role:

Tertiary qualifications in building trades, building maintenance or commensurate experience.

Experience leading a diverse team working across multiple locations and functions.

Experience in Asset Management planning and management and knowledge of NSW Government’s asset management framework.

Extensive working knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services and managing maintenance contracts.

Extensive working knowledge of workplace health and safety, building codes, electrical, mechanical, water, hydraulic and security systems.

Experience in managing Mini Minor Works and MW21 Contracts from BuyNSW.

Experience working within the bounds of Heritage legislation and conservation management plans.

Experience working in heritage or museum organisations with an understanding of heritage buildings and museum environments.

Willingness to work across and ability to travel to multiple work locations.

Also note:

For additional resources to help prepare your application and understanding of the process please refer to Applying for a job.

Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks. If you are a person who requires adjustment and would like to request assistance, please contact [email protected].

For technical support with your application please contact [email protected].

To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check with NSW Police.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Submit your application before the closing date: 10am Monday 13 October 2025.

Diversity and Flexible Working
We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.

Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history.

We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.

Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.