Exciting opportunities exist for a dedicated and innovative candidate to join the Property Services Unit. The successful Senior Infrastructure Services Officer will be appointed to our Leasing, Tenure and Operational Services (LTOS) team. This is a temporary opportunity for someone looking to utilise their exceptional technical and commercial experience to assist us in Building Education in Queensland.

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About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity,  offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About the Role:

The team covers a broad range of property functions and is responsible for the program and project management of a variety of property related transactions including reconfiguration of lots (amalgamation/subdivision/realignments), creation of easements and excisions, licensing, leasing, deeds of agreement, Joint development agreements, Native Title matters and road closures. LTOS is required to consult and liaise with a range of external stakeholders including other government departments, local government authorities, developers, community interest groups and neighbouring property owners.

You will support and contribute to ensuring site services, access, leasing, maintenance of vacant land and associated relevant actions to achieve site readiness and subsequent tenure actions to facilitate delivery of growth projects.

• Provide operational advice and support to various areas of the department on a diverse range of property related matters, facility planning, investment and portfolio operations that ensure the implementation of quality management practices.
• Manage the reconfiguration of lots (amalgamation/subdivision/realignments), creation of easements and excisions and road closures.
• Engage with a variety of stakeholders within the department, other government agencies, local government and the community.
• Opportunity to work in a challenging and fast paced team focussed on progressing the department's infrastructure objectives.
• Work with a team of passionate and like-minded people

About You

The ideal applicant will possess the following knowledge, skills, experience and personal attributes:

• Although not mandatory, qualifications or industry experience in Acquisition of Land Act, Land Act, Queensland Government Land Transaction Policy, Town Planning principles, property related policy and legislation, tenure conversion, and Native Title and Cultural Heritage will be beneficial.
• Strong research skills and well-developed written skills, including report and brief writing.
• Awareness and understanding of relevant legislation and policy which impact upon a Queensland Government property portfolio.
• Your willingness to stay connected to industry updates and networks, ability to be proactive and forward thinking, with a strong motivation to work towards organisational objectives will assist your success in this role.

More About Us

You will work for an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. We respect professionalism, embrace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. You will be actively supported as an individual and will have access to a range of flexible work options, an employee assistance program and learning and development opportunities.

Interested?

Apply now and attach the following:

• Current resume with contact details of two referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• Maximum 2 page written statement indicating the skills, knowledge, experience and personal qualities that make you the ideal team member & candidate for the role.

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. 

Further information

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 Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CO647329_25T Role Description (PDF, 163KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants