Field Maintenance Officer, Property Operations | Full-Time Permanent

Classification: General Service Officer Level 5/6
Salary: $63,828 - $69,893 plus superannuation
Position No: 22619, several
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 15 December 2023
Contact Officer: Kassandra Keppell on **************@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 9***

Details: Are you a qualified tradesperson, trade assistant or looking to start an apprenticeship or an experienced general service officer interested in helping to maintain government and community buildings within the ACT region?

Are you looking to start a building trade apprenticeship (or are part way through a relevant apprenticeship) and wanting to be employed by the ACT Government to complete your trade apprenticeship, and help maintain government and community buildings?

ACT Property Group are looking to fill a number of positions within our Property Operations area, we are looking for Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC, Carpenters, Locksmiths along with General Maintenance officers and Apprentices across these trade area’s.

Our professional trades area provides maintenance services for ACT Government owned or managed buildings including corrections facilities.  You will use your trade and working expertise to diagnose and fix problems across many facets of property ensuring that buildings meet the needs of the ACT Government and building users.

These roles are primarily field based roles working with supervisors to program and deliver work and reporting on progress and completion of jobs.  We want people in the team that deliver high quality work and provide good customer service.

ACT Property Group offers generous conditions of employment.  The Property Operations team works on a fixed roster arrangement with a 9-day fortnight under an accrued day off arrangement. You will also be supplied with a Tool Kit specifically for your trade or service, uniform and all your Personal Protection Equipment.

In addition to your base wage these positions also receive Licence allowances (for Tradespersons only) and the Facilities management composite Allowance (where applicable) as set out in the ACT Public Sector Infrastructure Services Enterprise Agreement, ACT Property Group also supports continuous education and training for all staff.

ACT Property Group provides expert property management and maintenance services to the ACT Government and the community. The Group manages and maintains buildings and property that enable the ACT Government to provide Government and community services. The group supports the

ACT Governments delivery of its services through flexible, efficient and cost-effective accommodation solutions and property services. Community services and support are also enabled through the provision of properties to community organisations at affordable rental rates. ACT Property Group operates on a fee for service basis.

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 and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Please see corresponding Position Description (attached) for Eligibility and other requirements for each specified position if applying for multiple position please ensure you meet the requirements for each position. Licenses, where required, must be unrestricted.

Notes: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position is based in an activity-based working (ABW) environment. Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please review the Position Description for details about the role and associated responsibilities. Suitability for this position will be assessed on your demonstrated Skills, Experience, Knowledge and Behaviour in relation to the duties/responsibilities listed in the Position Description.

Please submit the following:

1. A cover page indicating each trade speciality or role and level you are applying for.
2. A two page pitch that tells the selection committee about your ability to perform the advertised role (knowledge, experience, skills, behaviour) and why you are the best person for this role. The pitch should:
3. Show that you have the capabilities in “What you Require” section of the Position Description including Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities.
4. Demonstrate your capacity to perform the duties and responsibilities detailed in “What You Will Do” at the specified classification including examples of how you have done this in the past.
5. Tell the panel how your abilities, ingenuity, experience and qualifications make you the best person for this role.
6. A current curriculum vitae (CV) including details of work history (roles, timing, responsibilities, achievements), professional memberships and qualifications, and Contact details of at least two referees

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.