Senior Groundsperson - Facilities Management

About us
As a department our purpose is to help the community to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from the impact of fire and emergency events.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is the primary provider of fire, rescue and emergency management programs and services throughout Queensland. The department encompasses the Fire and Rescue Service, disaster management services, the Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service, and also supports other volunteer groups providing emergency response to Queenslanders.
QFES is one department with many services, many capabilities and many partners.
Purpose of the role
Facilities Management delivers a wide range of 24/7 property and Facilities Management services to the Kedron Emergency Services Complex. The team works closely with onsite clients and stakeholders as well as other government agencies including the Department of Energy and Public Works to strategically manage the building and plant maintenance, fitout and facilties management services across the site and provide strategic advice to ensure accommodation, maintenance and facilities services are in line with whole of government legislation and achieve value for money.
Reporting to the Executive Manager, you will be a key member of the team and will be responsible for the coordination and day-to-day management of horticultural and facilities services to the grounds of the Kedron Emergency Services Complex and ensure maintence of equipment and/or application of chemicals is in managed in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety standards and Safety Data Sheets. You will also provide administration support, including human resource, financial and document management to support the functions of the role and meet organisational requirements.
Key requirements
Highly desirable requirements
* Have a current Certificate III or IV in Horticulture or can obtain the skill within a mutually agreed timeframe.
* Minimum C class drivers licence (non-restricted).
Your key accountabilities
Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:
* Supervise, coordinate, plan and undertake garden and grounds maintenance activities, including application of herbicides and pesticides to ensure the grounds are efficiently and effectively maintained to a high standard.
* Manage and maintain knowledge of a wide range of plant species and growing needs, including the ability to select, source and cultivate the appropriate species of plants to maintain and improve the established gardens.
* Ensure maintenance of machinery is carried out in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations to ensure compliance with prescribed safety standards.
* Supervise and coordinate the regular maintenance, cleaning and water testing of the swimming pool to ensure pool safety is maintained to a high standard.
* Liaise and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders on matters concerning the efficient delivery of grounds maintenance services.
* Provide administrative support services, ordering and maintaining supplies, and preparation, reconciliation and payment of relevant invoices, in accordance with departmental requirements.
* Perform duties responsibly in the absence of supervision, using a high level of initiative to resolve issues and support management to meet organisational requirements.
* Contribute to the development, implementation and review of systems, procedures to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Capabilities
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role:
Leadership Competency Stream - Individual Contributor (leading self)
Vision
* Stimulates ideas and innovation
* Makes insightful decisions
Results
* Builds enduring relationships
* Drives accountability and outcomes
Accountability
* Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
* Demonstrates sound governance
Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFES shared values:
* Respect
* Integrity
* Courage
* Loyalty
* Trust