Field Services Officer

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. .If you’re having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)Job DetailsDepartment: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Work Type: Fixed term - full time Job Function: Asset Management and Planning Classification: VPSG4 Work Location: Sale - Outer Gippsland area Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/00728526 Closing Date: 22-May-2024 Salary Range: $92,332 - $104,762 Job Duration: Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2026 Attachments: (Word, 132KB)
Job Specification(PDF, 234KB)
Job SpecificationContact: Kez Crtalic
kez.crtalic@dffh.vic.gov.au, 1300 555 526Position DetailsTHE ROLEField Services Officers provide technical building advice and expertise to Housing Services Officers, Team Leaders, Team Managers and Managers in relation to the maintenance of public housing properties.ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Accurately determine and assess the maintenance requirements for department-owned property assets, Secretary owned and public and community housing and ensure maintenance works requirements are delivered according to the department's frameworks, policies and processes.
• Support the management of vacant property inspections in accordance with vacant unit maintenance procedures and inspect community housing properties where required by the Housing Call Centre in consultation with community agencies.
• Undertake initial assessments and provide expert advice and recommendations for disability modification requests and major building rectification or asset protection activities as required.

Please open the position description to read more.COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current , given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.HOW TO APPLYAll VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the (JSE)
https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page
portal.Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)Please apply to submit your interest in this position.Job details Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Job Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/00728526
Location: Sale - Outer Gippsland area
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Asset Management and Planning
Classification: VPSG4
Salary Range: $92,332 - $104,762
Job Duration: Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2026
Date posted: 07-May-2024
Application Close Date: 22-May-2024
Attachments: (Word, 132KB)
Job Specification(PDF, 234KB)
Job SpecificationContact:Kez Crtalickez.crtalic@dffh.vic.gov.au, 1300 555 526