Closes: 23 October 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6 Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation

Position No: 43567

Directorate: Health and Community Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 09 October 2026

Contact Officer: Lisa Finlayson on [email protected] or (02) 5124 5719

Details: If you are a proactive problem-solver with strong stakeholder engagement, staff management, asset and operational skills, we want to hear from you.

The Infrastructure Client Services team within the Health and Community Services Directorate is seeking an experienced Asset/Operations Manager to lead asset management initiatives, including upgrades and small projects, while optimising operational performance across a diverse property portfolio within the Health and Community Services Directorate.

As Asset/Operations Manager, you will support the planning, maintenance and management of assets and infrastructure by coordinating asset information and systems, monitoring maintenance and project activities, and ensuring asset data remains accurate and up to date. You will work closely with stakeholders, contractors and service providers to deliver operational outcomes, support procurement and contract management activities, and prepare reports, recommendations and business documentation to inform asset investment, risk management and service delivery decisions.

If you are interested in reading more, the ‘WHAT YOU WILL DO’ section of the attached Position Description provides more detail. If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to receive an application from you!

Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.





Eligibility/Other Requirements:

- Current Class C Driver Licence is essential.
- Qualifications or experience in asset management, facilities management, property or infrastructure disciplines are highly desirable.

Note: This is a temporary vacancy available from 11 December 2026 for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: A written pitch (maximum two pages) outlining how your Skills, Knowledge and Experience align with the capabilities and requirements detailed in the ‘What You Require’ section of the attached Position Description. Candidates should use relevant examples to demonstrate their suitability for the role.

A current curriculum vitae together with the contact details of at least two qualified referees.

Applications should be submitted .

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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This is a temporary vacancy available from 11 December 2026 for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

📌 Asset/Operations Manager | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Canberra