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Form of work Job Description
Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Victoria Police
Salary: $56,271 - $72,262
Occupation: Trades and Services
Reference: VG/E20004229A
About the role:
Victoria Police Academy is comprised of 20 hectares of gardens, lawns, and buildings. This role is responsible for maintaining the gardens and lawns and contribute to the planning of horticultural projects.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.
Your duties will include:
Maintenance of gardens and lawns.
Provide gardening services, including using a variety of pesticides and fertilisers within the established framework, following guidelines and instructions, and solving problems arising with the planting, cultivating, watering and development of gardens and lawn areas.
Proficiency in operating tools, equipment, machinery, including tractors, lawn/ride on mowers and brush cutters, undertaking or organising contractor services.
Liaise with colleagues, customers, and contractors regarding the provision of gardening services.
As the successful applicant, you will have:
A qualification in horticulture or an aptitude for horticultural work and experience in the planning, developing and ongoing care of trees, lawns, seedlings, and flower beds.
A good working knowledge of OHS practices and guidelines with the ability to follow and implement verbal and written instructions within the work area.
A flexible and adaptable work approach with good communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in use and upkeep of gardening equipment and machinery.
An understanding of the customer service requirements of the position and a demonstrated record of strong commitment and achievement in meeting customer needs.
A proven record of ethical behaviour and/or a demonstrated commitment to the Victoria Police Code of Ethics and Conduct and the Organisational Values.
Requirements and relevant information:
One (1) x full-time, ongoing position available.
VPSG2.1.1 commencing salary $56 271p.a. + super + leave loading
Your usual place of Work will be within the Business Services Division, People Development Command located at the Victoria Police Academy, View Mount Road, Glen Waverley.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
In accordance with the Acting Chief Health Officer's Direction – COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, you are required to be fully vaccinated (this includes a booster vaccination) and your employment with Victoria Police is subject to proof of vaccination.
Your application must include:
Resume
Cover Letter- indicating the relevant experience for the position.
Applications close midnight, Wednesday 29 March 2023.
Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.
Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).
For further information, please contact: Rachel Lawrence on (03) 8335 8160 or rachel.lawrence@police.vic.gov.au.
If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email VPSRECRUITMENT@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 6004.
About Us:
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.
Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.
Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps
