Site Maintenance Supervisor | Full-time Permanent

Closes: 29 March 2023

Classification: General Service Officer Level 9
Salary: $79,105 – $89,398 plus superannuation
Position No: 15787
Directorate: Transport Canberra and City Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 March 2023
Contact Officer: Matt Parker on [email protected] or (02) 6205 3334

Details: The Site Maintenance Supervisor at the ACT Government’s wholesale production nursery is responsible for planned and reactive maintenance of the nursery’s heritage and contemporary buildings, greenhouse structures, vehicles, plant and equipment, irrigation systems and pumps to ensure they remain in safe working order; as well as maintaining heritage trees and providing technical advice to senior management. The role also manages small projects within the context of the nursery, for example, construction of a pump shed, and has Workplace Health and Safety responsibilities.

This role requires a person who is experienced in maintaining heritage assets in accordance with the Burra Charter, can work collaboratively in a team environment and supervise a small team and contractors, has a good understanding of ACT Workplace Health and Safety legislation, policies and procedures, is experienced in less complex ACT Government procurement and contract management; and has a good understanding of a production nursery environment.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

The position is physically located at Yarralumla Nursery in Yarralumla, Canberra. Additional requirements are indicated below.

• Current C Class Driver’s licence is essential.
• Preparedness to wear a uniform.
• A pre-employment medical check.
• Be willing to work outside standard hours or weekends when required.
• Chainsaw certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Workplace Health and Safety Induction (White Card) or willingness to obtain.
• Asbestos Awareness Card or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the tasks listed above and ability to lift weight up to 16-20kg.
• Project management experience or the ability to gain this knowledge.

Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit a written application addressing the individual selection criteria (max. ½ page per criterion) and a current curriculum vitae.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

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