Trainee General Service Officer (Gso) (Atsi Identified)

Trainee General Service Officer (GSO) (ATSI Identified)

• This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position.
• 18 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency
• Ability to obtain White Card, Asbestos Awareness Card.

Overview:
The TCCS Traineeship Program will see trainees rotate across four business areas for the duration of the traineeship. These are Sport and Recreation, Roads ACT, Yarralumla Nursery and Canberra Memorial Parks.

Trainees will receive mentorship, on-the-job and accredited training in a variety of areas commencing as a GSO3/4 level 1 and after successfully completing the traineeship becoming a GSO3/4 level 3.

Throughout the 18 months, under supervision and with appropriate training, trainees will undertake duties encompassing a range of operational activities, including;

• Complete task competencies in a logbook designed by People and Capability in conjunction with identified work areas and signed off by supervisors.
• Complete TCCS training courses and formal job relevant training courses such as:
  • Workplace Health and Safety Induction (White Card).
  • Asbestos Awareness card.
  • Implement Traffic Control Plans.
  • Chemcert Certificate for safe application of herbicides, pesticides and fungicides.
• Working individually or as part of a team of employees engaged in planting, open space management and cleaning operations;
• General maintenance work in parks, sportsgrounds and other urban facilities;
• Undertake all work tasks in accordance with standards and the Work Health and Safety Act 2011; and
• This position does not involve direct supervision of staff.

What you require:
Professional / Technical Skills

• Technical skills - competent in using mobile and IT software applications.
• Professional relationships – working co-operatively with others and focusing on achieving the best results for our customers, stakeholders and the broader community.

Compliance Requirements / Qualifications

1. Driver’s licence C Class is essential.
2. Permanent resident of Australia.
3. Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the tasks listed in the Position Description.
4. This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.
5. This is a designated position in accordance with s42, Discrimination Act 1991 and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.

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Reference number:1489311