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If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
Utilise your expertise in maintenance and logistics to provide support and advice to Corrections Victoria at Barwon Prison
An Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
VPS Grade 2: $60,295 - $77,430 plus superannuation.
About the Business Unit:
HM Prison Barwon is a maximum-security prison located 6km north-west of Lara, 20km from the centre of Geelong and about 70km from Melbourne and is part of the Barwon Southwest Regional structure. It is Victoria's major maximum-security prison for sentenced male prisoners. The prison officially opened in January **** and currently houses up to 416 men in custody, including high security, long term management, protection (including specialist protection), general mainstream (maximum security) and medium security prisoners.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Industry Supervisor, the Grounds and Services Officer will work within a multidisciplinary team and is required to be well organised to assist with the coordination and conduct of general routine and scheduled grounds maintenance and services in the prison.
Some of your duties will include:
Picking up and delivering a wide variety of items within the prison while ensuring that schedules are adhered to
Loading, unloading and preparing to inspect and operate a light delivery vehicle
Maintaining existing grounds, caring for plants, assist in landscaping, and keeping walkways clean
Ensuring grounds and yards are presented in a tidy and professional appearance
Planning and organising daily work requirements to ensure all duties are completed in a timely manner.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You:
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:
Experience in delivery of services and logistics
Experience in maintenance
Driver's license for light vehicle with competent driving skills
Good driving skills with no traffic violations
Ability to operate light machinery and vehicles.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Current Victorian Driver's Licence
Maintenance and Logistics background and experience is 'desirable'
Forklift licence desirable.
How to Apply:
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Child ren and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.