Project Officer - Maintenance Assurance And Property Condition

Description:

THE ROLE
Are you:
* Purpose driven and passionate about delivering great outcomes for social housing renters and the Victorian community.
* Able to interpret and articulate technical aspects of building regulations, codes, standards and contracts to stakeholders of all levels.
* Flexible and Accountable: adaptable; open to new ideas; show initiative; proactive and self-starting; seizes opportunities and acts upon them.
As a Project Officer within the Maintenance Assurance and Property Condition team you are responsible for the delivery of compliance and monitoring functions relating to the Homes Victoria maintenance contracts. The primary function of the role involves the completion of on-site and desktop compliance audits on maintenance repair works carried out by Homes Victoria contractors, as well as the assessment of property condition. A high standard of building/trade knowledge, project co-ordination, computer literacy and contract acumen are required to adequately investigate and report on cost, quality, timeliness, and adherence to contract terms and building code.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
* Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements.
* Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
* Demonstrate how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department's ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services.
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HOW TO APPLY
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.