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Advisor, Building and Horticultural Services
Queensland Cultural Centre, South Brisbane
The Advisor - Building and Horticulture Services (AO5) is based at the Queensland Cultural Centre (QCC) and oversees daily contracted services, including cleaning, horticulture, waste, hygiene, pest control, and utilities across the QCC and AQ’s property portfolio.
The role involves managing service delivery, addressing ad hoc needs, and acting as the primary contact for service issues at QCC, Fortitude Valley, and Cairns properties.
Building strong relationships with contractors, tenants, and stakeholders is essential to ensure effective communication and issue resolution.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Facilities/Asset Management |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West |
| Job ad reference | QLD/AQ689006 |
| Closing date | 29-May-2026 |
| Job duration | ASAP to 04 June 2027 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Matt Rhue |
| Contact details | 07 3034 4167 Access the National Relay Service |
Arts Queensland is looking for a temporary full-time Advisor - Building and Horticulture Services (AO5) to work with us at the Queensland Cultural Centre, South Brisbane.
About You:
The successful candidate will have:
- Ability to maintain oversight, and undertake periodic reviews, of service schedules for Building (Bundled) Services and Horticulture to ensure they continue to meet the needs of the QCC, and where necessary, adjust service delivery requirements to remedy ad hoc hazards such as slipping and obstructions, impacting on the experience and safe use of the QCC
- Identify circumstances impacting on the delivery of contracted services, such as road closures or planned works, and keep stakeholders and primary contractors informed on changes to schedules, service delivery expectations and/or service delivery requirements.
- Undertake contract and finance-related administration including processing invoices and forms, administering recurring contract costs, and identifying financial variations.
- Visit and regularly inspect contractor work areas, break-out spaces, and storage facilities.
- Undertake market analysis, as requested, to investigate contract costs and service delivery alternatives to achieve lower costs and greater efficiencies for consideration by the Principal Advisor, Building and Horticulture Services and Manager, Services.
- Please refer to the position description for full duties and competencies of this role.
Additional Information:
- Fixed term-temporary full-time position until 04 June 2027 with professional development opportunities.
- Salary: $104,722 - $113,619 p.a. + 12.75% super.
- Generous leave entitlements
- Please note a probationary period (up to 6 months) may apply to new employees of Arts Queensland in accordance with section 315 of the Industrial Relations Act 2016
- Please note as part of pre-employment checks, suitable candidates may be required to undertake:
- A criminal history check under section 52 of the Public Sector Act (PSA) 2022
- Complete a serious discipline history check (if required) under section 71 of the PSA
- Disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with Division 2 of the PSA.
- Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
- All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
- Please note that Arts Queensland is committed to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion, and Arts Queensland encourages all applicants to apply for our roles. Please refer to our Workplace inclusion and diversity strategy for the Queensland Government for more information.
Specific role requirements:
- Experience in building & horticulture operations, contract management and finances is highly desirable.
- After-hours work (including weekends) may be required of this role.
Interested in applying?
- Submit a one-to-two-page cover letter detailing your current and/or previous experiences for this role under “Your contribution and key responsibilities” and “what we are looking for” sections; and
- A current resume detailing your previous work history and two (2) professional referees who have a thorough knowledge of your performance and conduct over the past two years.
- If you require any reasonable adjustment support during this recruitment process, please contact the enquiries person listed within the job ad to discuss further.
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