Senior Lead, Property & Facilities Strategy

Australian Department of Social Services; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Social Services in Greenway ACT seeks an EL1 to lead property and facilities management across the department’s national portfolio. The role involves strategic lease management, asset oversight, and coordination of capital works and accommodation planning.

You will provide governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement to ensure safe, efficient services aligned with legislative and organisational requirements.

Responsibilities

• lead the delivery of property and facilities management services across the department's national property portfolio, ensuring services are safe, compliant, efficient and aligned with organisational requirements
• oversee building maintenance, asset management, preventative maintenance programs, inspections and property-related service delivery across departmental sites
• lead strategic lease management activities, including lease negotiations, lease term reviews, occupancy planning and engagement with landlords and service providers to support value-for-money outcomes
• manage major fit-out, refurbishment, capital works and decommissioning activities, coordinating briefing requirements and engagement with relevant corporate areas
• contribute to the management of property-related contracts, including facilities management, procurement support, finance and reporting, and capital management components
• develop and maintain productive relationships with contractors, landlords, building managers, state managers, service providers and internal stakeholders
• provide team leadership by establishing priorities, managing workloads, supporting staff development, recruitment, performance management and workforce planning activities
• support accommodation planning, workplace strategies, operational risk management, building safety initiatives, and energy management and sustainability outcomes across the property portfolio.

Job description

Australian Department of Social Services in Greenway ACT seeks an EL1 to lead property and facilities management across the department’s national portfolio. The role involves strategic lease management, asset oversight, and coordination of capital works and accommodation planning.

You will provide governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement to ensure safe, efficient services aligned with legislative and organisational requirements.