THE ROLE Field Services Officers provide technical building advice and expertise to Housing Services Officers, Team Leaders, Team Managers and Managers in relation to the maintenance of public housing properties. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE * * Accurately determine and assess the maintenance requirements for department-owned property assets, Secretary owned and public and community housing and ensure maintenance works requirements are delivered according to the department's frameworks, policies and processes. * Support the management of vacant property inspections in accordance with vacant unit maintenance procedures and inspect community housing properties where required by the Housing Call Centre in consultation with community agencies. * Undertake initial assessments and provide expert advice and recommendations for disability modification requests and major building rectification or asset protection activities as required. Please open the position description to read more. HOW TO APPLY Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening. For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs) Please apply to submit your interest in this position.