Landscape and Grounds Maintenance OfficerJob posted: 18/10/2024
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Occupation: Land Management
Reference: DJCS/YJ0745
Closes: 03/11/2024
Classification: VPSG3
Salary Range: $76,817 - $93,275
Work location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we're looking for people who want to make a difference.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve.
If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.
An exciting ongoing opportunity exists for a Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Officer in the Youth Justice Custodial Services, Infrastructure Projects and Security Unit.
About us The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system.
The Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Officer will maintain all amenity areas of the Parkville Youth Justice Precinct, which include mowing, pruning, spraying, and propagation, maintenance of ponds, orchard, vegetable gardens, and nursery.
You will develop new gardens and upgrade existing gardens.
What does the Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Officer do? Operate as part of a team to provide high-level services aimed at maintaining grounds at the precinct.Maintain grounds at the Precinct by delivering tasks like mowing, slashing, pruning, mulching, weeding, spraying, watering, and planting.Safely operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as ride-on mowers, tractors, and chainsaws.As our ideal candidate, you will have: Proven experience in landscape and grounds maintenance.Experience in operation of machinery, tools, and equipment used for grounds maintenance.Experience with Forklift and EWP (Elevated Work Platforms) or willingness to obtain relevant licenses is desirable.What's in it for you? Job stability – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave.If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW.
Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 3 November 2024.
How to apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement.
Applications should include a resume and covering letter.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
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