Capital Works Project Officer

Description:

The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) collects, preserves and shares Australia’s vibrant and diverse audiovisual culture – reflecting who we were, who we are, and who we want to be. With nearly 4million items, the NFSA collection invites all Australians to connect, no matter their background and life experiences, and find common ground and a shared sense of community.

The Property and Security section sits within the broader Programs and Place Branch and is expected to work cooperatively across all Branches and teams, including front of house, exhibitions and learning, collection management, digitisation and digital, with an emphasis on ensuring a safe site for visitors and staff and actively contributing to project and program delivery. The team support the NFSA’s mission by providing staff with a safe and productive work environment by managing the Agency’s property strategy, accommodation and facilities as well as the provision and development of protective security services.

Based at the NFSA’s headquarters in Acton, ACT, the Capital Works Project Officer will support the Capital Works Project Manager and the Property & Security Team in the delivery and management of property capital works and operational projects across a portfolio of nine distinct locations in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne.

This is an excellent opportunity to practically contribute to the NFSA’s property strategy including refurbishment works, accommodation planning and small to medium scale construction and asset replacement projects.

The position will suit a highly collaborative and client focused person with capital works project experience and a knowledge of facilities management, construction management and/or architecture. Our ideal candidate will:

• Have strong knowledge of property project planning and delivery
• Have the ability to analyse issues, work under pressure and deliver to a tight deadline
• Be committed to producing quality and safe outcomes
• Have proven project delivery experience
• Have an understanding of the Australian Government procurement framework, and
• Have experience in tender processes.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Capital Works Project Manager the Capital Works Project Officer will actively manage key stakeholder relationships and expectations to deliver results that best support the NFSA. As key member of the Property & Security Team they will support the delivery of complex property projects and exercise strong stakeholder management skills.

They will:

• Provide project management support to the Capital Works Project Manager and general project management of minor projects.
• Monitor projects against schedules and budgets
• Provide contract administration including the capture of variations and claims
• Engage in complex problem solving, issue management and project delivery
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement