Facilities & Property Operations Lead

Australian Electoral Commission; Canberra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Electoral Commission in Canberra is seeking a Facilities Management Officer to support the delivery of facilities management services across the AEC portfolio, coordinating maintenance, contractor engagement and day-to-day operations in line with policies and procedures.

You will work with the Property Management and Facilities Team to maintain offices nationally, manage work orders, liaise with external property providers, and ensure compliance with Commonwealth property policy

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and track day-to-day facilities operations across a property portfolio.
• Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues, business areas and external stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and exercise sound judgement when working under pressure.
• Demonstrated experience managing competing priorities and adapting to changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance, contractor engagement and operational activities across the AEC portfolio.
• Contribute to management of work orders and liaise with external property providers.
• Ensure compliance with Commonwealth property policy requirements, including environmental practices.
• Support planning and delivery of safe, functional and value-for-money property outcomes across the portfolio.

Skills

Facilities coordination

Stakeholder relationships

Effective communication

Professionalism under pressure

Prioritisation & adaptability

Issue research & analysis

Job description

The Australian Electoral Commission in Canberra is seeking a Facilities Management Officer to support the delivery of facilities management services across the AEC portfolio, coordinating maintenance, contractor engagement and day-to-day operations in line with policies and procedures.

You will work with the Property Management and Facilities Team to maintain offices nationally, manage work orders, liaise with external property providers, and ensure compliance with Commonwealth property policy