Landscape And Grounds Maintenance Officer

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Landscape and Grounds Maintenance OfficerJob posted: 06/01/2025
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Occupation: Land Management
Reference: DJCS/1826501
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.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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, propagation, maintenance of ponds, orchard, vegetable gardens, and nursery.
You will develop new gardens and upgrade existing gardens, identifying problems and providing solutions.
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 by delivering tasks like mowing, slashing, pruning, mulching, weeding, spraying, watering, planting, etc.Safely operate vehicles or powered equipment as per procedures and checklists.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.Employee Assistance Program support – confidential counselling service available.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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 26 January 2025. 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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