• Job Description

  Req#: req33624

  Building Assessment Officer - Project Manager/Estimator
  Subsidence Advisory NSW, Fair Trading NSW,

  - Clerk Grade 7/8
  - Full time permanent
  - Newcastle Region (Hybrid working arrangements – home/office available)
  
  About the role

  DCS is transforming the way NSW Government agencies interact with customers and are passionate about putting the customer at the centre of everything we do and adopting state of the art technologies to make government work better.

  Subsidence Advisory NSW is the NSW Government agency responsible for supporting property owners living in areas where subsidence from underground coal mining may occur.
  This role will investigate and assess residential claims for compensation, process building applications, and provide advice and technical services.

  About the team – Business Capability

  The Claimant Outcome North Team operates within the Newcastle and Hunter region, primarily administering the sections of the Coal Mine Subsidence Compensation Act that relate to claims for compensation, development approvals and responding to emergency, urgent and temporary actions arising from mine subsidence events.

  Key responsibilities

  - Undertake residential building assessments for claims of mine subsidence damage.
  - Assess Building Applications for compliance with the Surface Development Guidelines within Mining Districts
  - Participate in the 24hr emergency response roster, and respond to emergency mine subsidence events.
  - Prepare scopes, estimates and project manage repairs to properties damaged by mine subsidence.
  - Maintain good working relationships with claimants, the community, contractors and other stakeholders.
  - All relevant training for mine subsidence will be provided.
  
  To be successful in the role, you will:

  - Have experience in residential construction methodologies.
  - Have experience in contracts management/project management.
  - Ensure accuracy, high level of attention to detail, and stringent document control methodologies.
  - Have an ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  - Display excellent judgement and sound reasoning in work processes.
  - Work both alone and in a team while maintaining a great employee experience.

  If you said yes to the above, we want to hear from you

  For enquiries regarding this position please contact David Sedgman at david.sedgman@customerservice.nsw.gov.au

  How to Apply

  To start your journey towards your future your application must include a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) and an up-to-date resume (no more than 5 pages) that details your knowledge, skills and experience in relation to the above role.
  

  Salary Clerk Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at $106,025 base plus superannuation

  Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Scott Hinchliffe via Scott.Hinchliffe@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

  Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

  Closing Date: 29th May 2024 (9.59am)

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• About the company

  The Government of New South Wales, also known as the NSW Government, is the Australian state democratic administrative authority of New South Wales.

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