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Closes: 11 June 2025
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 3
Salary: $76,223 - $81,643 plus superannuation
Position No: 10182
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 29 May 2025
Contact Officer: Katherine Brown on or (02) 6207 0856
Details : ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and conscientious person to fill the role of Grounds Maintenance Officer (ASO3) at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC), within Custodial Operations.
The successful applicant will contribute to the upkeep of the grounds at the AMC. This includes planning and preparing for maintenance activities; monitoring the condition of grounds and plants and ensuring provision of ongoing care and/or remedial action; monitoring and implementing maintenance programs for machinery; and assessing results of maintenance works against the maintenance program.
In addition, you will be required to supervise detainees performing duties related to AMC grounds, including induction in the correct and appropriate operation of grounds maintenance equipment, ensuring Work Health and Safety requirements are met. This also includes the issuing and providing instruction on the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment.
The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate the ability to supervise and work with detainees and possess well developed interpersonal and communication skills necessary to build rapport with a diverse range of stakeholders.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements
* Eligible candidates will be required to undergo a National Police check.
* Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
* To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
* If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia, their employment with the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) will be terminated.
How to Apply: To apply, applicants are required to submit three items:
* A one to three page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities having regard for the job requirements.
* A current curriculum vitae.
* The names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager).
Please ensure you submit all three items.
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