Facilities and Grounds Maintenance OfficerJob posted: 24/01/2025Location: Melbourne | Northern MetropolitanJob type: Full time / 24 MonthsOrganisation: Department of Justice and Community SafetyReference: DJCS/1841140Closes: 09/02/2025Classification: VPSG3Salary Range: $76,817 - $93,275At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.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.Facilities and Grounds Maintenance OfficerJoin Victoria's Youth Justice Precinct.Be responsible for maintaining all grounds and buildings of the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct.Contribute to improving the outcomes of young people's futures.The Department of Justice and Community Safety is responsible for the statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system. Youth justice custodial centres accommodate young people aged 10-18 years who have been remanded or sentenced by the Criminal Division of the Children's Court. YJCS aims to engage young people in change by addressing their offending behaviour and equipping them with the skills required for positive community participation, within a safe and secure environment.The opportunityFixed-Term, full-time position based at Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct Melbourne.VPS 3 role: $76,817 - $93,275 per year plus super.Operate as part of a team to provide high-level services aimed at maintaining buildings and grounds at the Precinct by organising, delivering and sustaining various periodic and general building and grounds maintenance works.Provide services such as carpentry repairs, glazing and manufacturing a range of fittings, mowing, pruning, spraying, mulching, watering, green waste removal and propagation.Safely operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as ride-on mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws, forklifts and elevated work platforms (EWP).Operate and maintain hand and power tools.Regular travel to other Youth Justice Precincts or locations may be required.To be successful in this role you will have:Experience in building and/or grounds maintenance with the ability to perform varied building maintenance repairs.Competence in identifying problems and providing solutions through team engagement.Knowledge and skills in pest and disease control, wide-ranging horticulture techniques and irrigation systems.You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be maintained for the period of employment.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.Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues.If you have any queries, please contact Rick Madigan on 0437 249 911 or rick.madigan@justice.vic.gov.au.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, 09 Feb 2025.How to applyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.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. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality.
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