- Initial contract until end of 30/07/2027 with possible extension paying approx. $93.78/hr
- Brisbane CBD Location with flexibility to WFH 2 days per week
- Develop policies, strategies, and methodologies to ensure effective asset management and maintenance practices

Our client, Department of Education, are currently seeking 3 x Principal Infrastructure Services Officers for an initial contract until 30/07/2027.

The role involves developing policies, strategies, and methodologies to ensure effective asset management and maintenance practices. The Principal Infrastructure Services Officer will be responsible for planning, evaluating, and improving maintenance programs for schools, staff housing, and early childhood education centres.

The ideal candidate will have a background in asset management, infrastructure planning, or a related field, with proven experience in policy development, program evaluation, and data analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review policies, strategies, and program plans for maintenance management.
• Propose improvements to programs based on evaluations and data analysis.

• Create and review methodologies for allocating maintenance funding to schools.
• Develop business rules and performance indicators to manage relationships with service delivery partners like QBuild.

• Lead a small team focused on long-term planning and the development of a forward pipeline of maintenance work.

• Analyse data from the Asset Life Cycle Assessment process to inform long-term investment strategies.
• Produce high-quality reports for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management.

• Provide strategic advice on asset maintenance policies to support lifecycle planning.
• Prepare ministerial correspondence, briefing materials, and reports related to maintenance programs.

1. Policy and Strategy Development
2. Funding and Resource Allocation
3. Leadership and Team Management
4. Data Analysis and Reporting
5. Strategic Advice and Correspondence

Key Attributes and Skills

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to evaluate programs, analyse data, and develop evidence-based strategies.
• Communication and Negotiation: Strong skills in consultation, negotiation, and preparing high-level reports and correspondence.
• Asset Management Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of contemporary asset management strategies and concepts.
• Planning and Reporting: Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and report on maintenance programs effectively.
• Leadership: Experience in leading teams and managing stakeholder relationships.

Work Environment
You will be part of the Maintenance and Improvement team within the Infrastructure Services Division, which manages maintenance programs for educational facilities. The team values continuous improvement, professional development, and work-life balance, fostering a supportive and innovative workplace culture.

To submit your application, in strict confidence, please submit your resume in Word Format using the appropriate link quoting reference No. 247189. Should you require further information please email [email protected]

Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

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