West Block Building Manager

Job Details

Job Title: West Block Building Manager

Employment Type: Ongoing

Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 6

Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, 2 July 2026 

Contact: Wayne Polzin, (02) 6277 5408, wayne.polzin@aph.gov.au

The Opportunity

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Service Level 6 West Block Building Manager within Planning and Quality. 

The West Block Building Manager sits within the Planning and Quality Branch, supporting the effective operation of West Block and broader accommodation services across the parliamentary precinct. You will manage the day‑to‑day running of West Block, respond to building enquiries, coordinate works, and ensure all activity aligns with the West Block Site Handbook and sustainability requirements.

You will work closely with the contracted Facilities Management team to maintain and improve key operational plans and procedures, including emergency management, asset and maintenance planning, and sustainability reporting. The role also supports accommodation services for Australian Parliament House, including furniture management, minor projects, and full lifecycle management of accommodation assets.

This position offers a unique chance to take ownership of a historically significant building and contribute directly to the smooth functioning of a diverse and high‑profile operational environment.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional with strong building or facilities management capability and practical experience. The candidate must be willing to be contactable out of hours to respond to urgent building issues and undertake some manual handling work. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Skills and attributes

• Strong judgement, problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, build productive relationships, and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Professionalism, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Experience in building management, facilities coordination, property, or accommodation services.
• Experience working with contractors or managing procurement and contracts.
• Knowledge of (or ability to learn) emergency management, asset and maintenance planning, and sustainability reporting.

Job Specific Requirements: 

• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (Confidential/Highly Protected/Secret) security clearance.

At DPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people.

Duty Statement

Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 6 

Branch: Planning and Quality 

Section: Planning 

Immediate supervisor: Director, Planning

Duty Statement

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the specified classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Undertake building management responsibilities to ensure the general running and upkeep of West Block, including the monitoring and resolving of building enquiries as they arise.
2. Work closely with the contracted Facilities Management team to develop and maintain a range of policies and procedures that outline and support standard building operations. These include, but are not limited to, Emergency Management, Facilities Management Plan, Asset Management planning, Maintenance planning and Sustainability reporting.
3. Oversee and facilitate the coordination of building works requests to ensure they align with the West Block Site Handbook, including accommodation and sustainability requirements and commitments.
4. Undertake other accommodation duties as required by the Director as they relate to Australian Parliament House including but not limited to furniture management, accommodation requirements, and minor projects.
5. Develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal/external stakeholders and service providers to achieve work area and departmental goals.
6. Oversee and contribute to management of office accommodation assets throughout their lifecycle including procurement, maintenance and disposal.
7. Oversee and contribute to management of the West Block lease and contracts, including contract renewal and appointment of service providers via the DPS Tender Procurement process and all internal building committee meetings

Selection Criteria 

1. Shapes Strategic Thinking:

• Inspires a sense of purpose and direction/Focuses strategically
• Harnesses information and opportunities
• Shows judgement, intelligence and common sense

2. Achieves Results:

• Builds organisational capability and responsiveness
• Marshals professional expertise
• Steers and implements change and deals with uncertainty
• Ensure closer and delivers on intended results

3. Cultivates Productive Working Relationships:

• Nurtures internal and external relationships
• Facilitates cooperation and partnerships
• Values individual differences and diversity
• Guides, mentors and develops people

4. Exemplifies Personal Drive and Integrity:

• Demonstrates professionalism and probity
• Engages with risk and shows personal courage
• Commits to action
• Displays resilience
• Demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to personal development

5. Communicates with Influence:

• Communicates clearly (orally and in writing)
• Listens, understands and adapts to audience
• Negotiates persuasively

Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.

How to apply

Please upload a pitch (750 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department. 

Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant ILS Profile. Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role. 

For additional guidance when crafting you application, please refer to the the DPS Recruitment Candidate Information Pack, which provides helpful tips on how to structure your pitch and highlight your most relevant skills and experience effectively.

Our purpose and values

We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.  

Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace. 

Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.

What we can offer

Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:  

• flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational needs of the roles
• ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities 
• a competitive remuneration package
• free on-site parking
• free gym membership and access to recreational facilities available a APH
• childcare (pending availability), banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more available at APH.

Salary

Currently, the salary range for this position is $101,168 - 113,706  per annum.

Conditions of Employment

Employment opportunities at the department are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 which include:

• Australian citizenship: Section 22 of the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 requires that employees of the Parliamentary Service are generally required to be Australian citizens. However, if you are not an Australian citizen you may be considered for engagement on the condition that you are able to gain Australian Citizenship within a specified time. Failure to obtain citizenship within the timeframe could lead to termination of employment.
• Loss and resumption of Australian citizenship: Under historical provisions of the Australian Citizenship Act 1948 (section 17), some Australian citizens automatically lost their citizenship if they voluntarily acquired the citizenship of another country between 26 January 1949 and 3 April 2002. This loss occurred by operation of law and may not have been known to the individual at the time. Although these provisions were repealed in 2002 to allow dual citizenship, the repeal did not restore citizenship that was previously lost. Individuals who believe they may be affected are recommended to seek advice about resuming their Australian citizenship. Further information, is available on the Department of Home Affairs website.Applicants who progress to the offer stage with our department who have been affected by the loss of citizenship as outlined above will be required to demonstrate within a reasonable time that they have resumed, or are actively undertaking the process to resume, Australian citizenship.
• Security clearance and character clearance: the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• Health assessment: a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.
• External Work Approval: Employees must seek approval for any paid employment outside the department and declare voluntary activities that could impact their role.