General Maintenance Officer (Cherry Creek)
Join Victoria's Youth Justice Precinct at Cherry Creek. Become an integral part of our team, providing building maintenance services at the Youth Justice precincts. Contribute to improving the outcomes of young people's futures.
About This Role
Ongoing full-time position based at the Cherry Creek Youth Justice Precinct, in Melbourne.
VPS grade 3 role: $79,122 - $96,073 per year plus superannuation.
Operate as part of a team to provide high-level services such as carpentry, welding, and the installation and general maintenance of fittings, glazing, locks and amenities within the Youth Justice Custodial Services' infrastructure.
Ensure all works comply with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and other Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and building regulations and standards as required.
Under direction, liaise with internal and external stakeholders including tradespeople and suppliers and accurately process the receipt of goods deliveries.
Take initiative to recommend process and system improvements for the local work area.
To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have
Experience in building inspecting, problem resolution and cost estimation for general building and construction works within commercial parameters.
Experience in building or maintenance repairs for general building and construction within a commercial or custodial environment.
A current driver's licence.
You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be maintained for the period of employment.
What's in it for you?
Work for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.
Job stability – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate and sick leave.
Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment.
If you have any queries, please contact Karnjit Singh on or
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. Children 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.
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 national police checks and misconduct screening. 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.
Applications close *****pm, Wednesday 10th December ****.
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