THE POSITION

We are seeking an experienced public sector property and protective security professional to join the Property and Security Services team located at the Reef Authority’s Main Office in Townsville. The position provides high-level support to the Director Business Operations in all aspects of sustainable property management, protective security and business continuity. This role provides a corporate service to the whole-of-agency.
The position has responsibility for a range of matters related to the Reef Authority’s sustainable property management requirements. This includes liaison with the Reef Authority’s appointed property service provider (PSP); management of leasing arrangements, asset management, coordination of protective security requirements (Commonwealth’s Protective Security Policy Framework) and the Business Continuity arrangements. As part of the Reef Authority leadership team, the position will influence change (including cultural change) and provide a significant contribution to innovation and business improvement strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for leading a team, planning and managing allocated people and financial resources, setting work area priorities, managing workflows and evaluating business outcomes to effectively deliver the Reef Authority’s Property Management, Protective Security and Business Continuity arrangements.
• Anticipate change and establish projects and priorities, monitor progress and work to deliver required sustainable property services outcomes, or programs (aligning with the Reef Authority Sustainability Strategy).
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to improve business innovation, drive change (particularly for sustainable procurement and sustainability in the built environment) and the delivery of Reef Authority objectives and milestones.
• Develop strategies to enhance sustainability and value for money in relation to expenditure associated with property and facilities management (e.g. office fit outs, fleet vehicles, uniforms) and provide leadership and oversight of all property and security related projects/initiatives and activities.
• Coordinate and prepare complex high-quality advice and written material appropriate for an executive level audience.
• Perform the duties of the Assistant Agency Security Advisor – Property as stipulated in the agency’s Protective Security Policy.

Please prepare a ‘pitch’, as outlined in the Position Description, in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

• how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to perform the duties and meet the technical and behavioural capabilities of the role.
• any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
• how you meet the eligibility requirements and qualifications for the position