Looking for Program Officers to develop appropriate maintenance programs of works on allocated properties, for a large Government department. Contract role till June 2024 with possible extension. Hourly pay rate up to $53.94/hour Super. 7 hours a day. 35 hours a week. Work location: Western Sydney region (Can choose from one of these locations- Blacktown/Mt Druitt, Liverpool, Parramatta and Campbelltown). Travel will be required for site visit. Immediate start. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: You will support the local administration and delivery of the maintenance contract, primarily through the preparation of office estimates and contributing to the development of the Quarterly Program of Works. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Develop, implement, and manage a planned program of maintenance by analysing Property Assessment Survey (PAS) data, utilising local knowledge to support the organisation’s housing portfolio property maintenance program on allocated properties. Provide both proactive and effective contract administration through the development of office estimates including attending on-site (as required) and supporting negotiations with contractors in relation to quotations. Ensure that works are appropriately delivered, and that strategies and action plans are put in place to rectify work issues where applicable. Develop scopes of work for exceptional internal activities and statutory and regulatory items such as disability modifications, in collaboration with relevant professionals. Ensure compliance with the Australian Building Codes, standards, policies, and Contract requirements when issuing work to contractors. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Sound building experience or exposure, together with experience in contract administration including preparing quotations or estimates. Knowledge of Contract requirements, standards, and policies together with the capacity to interpret and apply Contract requirements, standards, and policies. Current working knowledge of the Australian Building Codes. Post trade Certificate IV or equivalent qualifications or sound work experience in a property-related field. Current Driver’s License. Sound experience or exposure, to a variety of computer systems including but not limited to Excel, near maps, or similar, Adobe and MS Project skills desirable. Good analytic skills to support the development of key projects, review, monitor, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery. Good communication skills, assists in preparing a range of project-related documents including briefing notes, status updates, reports, budgets, and discussion papers. Meeting project deadlines and budgets in line with agreed standards and milestones; and residential experience and/or a trade certificate. Driver's license mandatory. If this sounds like you, please submit your resume by clicking the 'Apply Now’ button. For further information about this role, please contact Kiran at 0488 825 434 or drop an email to kiraneasyauthoring.com About Easy Authoring: Established in 2006, Easy Authoring helps jobseekers find the right opportunity to match their skill set and career progression. We are the authorised suppliers to NSW, ACT, QLD, the Federal government, and multiple corporate organisations.