Asset Performance Supervisor

Your role

• Homes NSW is a division of the Department of Communities and Justice. It brings together the housing and homelessness functions of the Department of Communities and Justice, the NSW Land and Housing Corporation, Aboriginal Housing Office and key worker housing functions from across government all under one roof. Homes NSW leads work to deliver more social and affordable housing, end the cycle of homelessness, and deliver quality public housing to our 262,000 tenants across NSW. The purpose of this role is to coordinate the development of Housing Portfolio’s program of works and the respective estimates/negotiations with contractors, as well as manage staff working on compliance inspections to ensure the required numbers of inspections are carried out.
• Bringing your finely tuned organisational skills, you will: Plan and manage inspections, services and performance programs and coordinate the development and planning of the quarterly program of maintenance works to support the efficient and cost-effective management of Housing Portfolio property assets Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders and contractors to facilitate effective contract and relationship management and manage day-to-day contractor project conflicts/delivery issues of programmed work according to schedule and budget Lead, manage and supervise Asset Performance Officers, providing operational guidance and direction of workload and priority allocations as well as managing staff performance and their ongoing professional development. Oversee the office estimating and subsequent negotiating processes with relevant contractors in order to implement the program of maintenance works Contribute to the development of compliance, risk and performance management programs and monitor delivery of the agreed program of works to ensure work is delivered according to agreed timeframes and budget. Act as an escalation point for Asset Performance Officers regarding quality of work of contractors. Contribute to accurate forecasting, financial accrual information and review actual expenditure for successful program delivery outcomes. Required to attend field work inspections to visit complexes, and to inspect and scope for vacant and occupied properties as required. What we’re looking for Sound building experience or exposure, together with experience in contract administration including preparing quotations or estimates. Knowledge and experience managing compliance programs and in asset management, as well as management of staff and in measurement of performance against standards. Knowledge of contract requirements, standards and policies together with the capacity to interpret and apply contract requirements, standards and policies. Understanding of the Australian Building Codes, Australian Standards, Government or commercial probity and contracting standards. Relevant qualification and/or sound construction building maintenance and/or building construction experience/exposure, together with field inspection experience and measurement of performance against standards. Advanced MS Word and Excel with MS Project skills. Current and valid NSW driver’s license. Desirable – experience in reviewing compliance inspections of building essential services. Download the role description We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.