Description:
An exciting opportunity exists for a dedicated and innovative candidate to join the Property Services Unit. The successful Infrastructure Services Officer will be appointed to our Leasing, Tenure and Operational Services (LTOS) team. This is a permanent full-time opportunity for someone looking to utilise their exceptional technical and commercial experience to assist us in Building Education in Queensland. LTOS is required to consult and liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders including other government departments, local government authorities, developers, community interest groups and neighbouring property owners.About Us
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About The Role
The LTOS 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, excisions, licensing, leasing, deeds of agreement, joint development agreements, Native Title matters and road closures.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- 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.
- Analyse, assess and recommend workable solutions for new school sites or expansion of existing schools.
- 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.
- Industry experience in Acquisition of Land Act, Land Act, Queensland Government Land Transaction Policy, Town Planning, 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 impacts 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.
How To Apply
- Please submit a Brief resume with contact details of two referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A maximum 2-page written statement indicating the skills, knowledge, experience and personal qualities that make you the ideal team member & candidate for the role.
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Occupational group Valuer/Property
19 May 2025;
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