Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Youth Justice Unit
Job title Grounds Person / Maintenance Officer Designation Technical 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 months
Salary $101,083 - $110,043 Location Darwin
Position number RTF Closing 18/01/2026
Contact officer Shaun Blewitt, Deputy Superintendent on or
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QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
As a member of the Department of Corrections' Youth Justice team and under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent at Holtze Youth
Detention Centre, the position plays a key role in ensuring the high standard of security, maintenance, safety, and presentation associated
with the day-to-day physical conditions of the Centre and Youth Justice facilities in Darwin.
Context statement
Holtze Youth Detention Centre is a new facility that caters for detainees aged from 10 to 17 years of age, with an average population of
50 detainees. Approximately 90% of detainees are male and Indigenous. The HYDC includes a number of purpose-built buildings to deliver
rehabilitation, education, and health services to detainees. HYDC has approximately 150 employees which includes Youth Justice Officers,
program and service staff, teachers, nurses and doctors, and administration. Yirra House (YH) provides bail support accommodation for
up to 16 young people aged from 10 to 17 years.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Regularly inspect and undertake general repairs and maintenance to buildings, including YH, that require technical, general handyman
or tradesman skills as required. Action potential health and safety risks by immediately reporting or exercising judgment in sorting out
the problem.
1. Regularly inspect and undertake maintenance of the grounds that both HYDC and YH sit on. Including lawn mowing weeding and
poisoning as required.
1. Be responsible for engaging building maintenance contractors either through the use of period contractors or direct purchasing and
oversee contractor performance.
1. Undertake purchasing activities, obtain quotations, raise Purchase Orders and obtain approvals for invoice payment after establishing
that work has been satisfactorily completed, including months end financial acquittals and reporting.
1. Assist staff with events and projects as required.
2. Be responsible for organising induction for new staff and contractors coming on site and the issuing of safety equipment in line with
safety procedures.
7. Carry out duties in accordance with the Department's safety, environmental and quality policy, safety principles, corporate values and
strategies.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to determine priorities, meet deadlines, work independently, and carry out inspections and minor maintenance
of buildings and experience in working within the framework of the Work Health and Safety Guidelines.
2. Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with and monitor the work of external contractors. Demonstrated ability to carry out physical
duties, including heavy lifting.
3. Understand all issues pertaining to the security of the premises and surrounds, and the ability to monitor the implementation and
effective management of infrastructure security and safety.
4. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with students and people from diverse cultures and work as part of a team.
5. Effective oral and written communication and negotiation and problem-solving ability.
6. Ability to manage pressure and change, analyse risk, apply discretion, initiative, confidentiality and adaptability, and meet deadlines.
1. Hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice, First Aid certificate, Chain saw, Professional Ground Spraying Applicator's
Licence, Working at Heights and Tag and Test certificates or have the ability to obtain.
1. Current HR Class NT Driver's License is essential.
Desirable
1. Experience working within a similar setting such as a school or hospital will be highly regarded.