Operations Supervisor | Full-Time Permanent

Classification: General Service Officer Level 9
Salary: $83,414 - $93,809 plus superannuation
Position No: 33867, several
Directorate: Transport Canberra and City Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 February 2024
Contact Officer: Tessa Roberts on *************@act.gov.au or 0419001***

Details: The General Services Grade 9 positions within Place Management are responsible for leading a team engaged in the maintenance of the of urban open space areas including mowing, cleaning toilets and shopping centres, litter collection, garden beds maintenance and weed control services.

This position will coordinate the delivery of horticultural maintenance and cleaning programs across a defined region of the ACT. Directly supervising staff this position will oversee the delivery of the annual works program and will ensure that daily critical tasks are completed.

This position is a frontline leadership role and responsible for staff supervision, performance management, technical support, and training to work groups that include permanent employees, contract staff and apprentices.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications in horticulture are highly desirable
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (or equivalent) or a willingness to obtain
• Competent in mobile software applications and the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
• Workplace Health and Safety Induction (White Card)
• Asbestos awareness card
• Silica Awareness Card
• Safe handling of sharps and infectious waste statement of attainment or willingness to obtain
• Implement Traffic Control Plans qualification or a willingness to obtain
• Driver’s licence C Classis essential

Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: To apply for this position please address the selection criteria, taking into consideration the “What you require” and “What you will do” sections of the Position Description.

Please provide details of 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.

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