Technical Officer

As Technical Officer, your key responsibilities will include the following:

- Provide technical support, advice and recommendations to ensure the effective operations of teaching programs within the Environment business area (Horticulture, Landscape Construction and Bricklaying).
- Allocate materials and resources, maintain outdoor teaching spaces, machinery and equipment to support the delivery of programs, drawing upon qualifications, knowledge and experience gained from the trades sector.
- Ensure correct occupational health and safety practices and procedures are maintained in accordance with legislation.
- Liaise regularly with other technical officers to maintain standards and consistency of system operations.
- Liaise with suppliers to determine the best and most economic products to be purchased.
- Organise the repair of equipment and maintaining systems and records that comply with auditing regulations.

**ABOUT YOU**

You will be able to conduct hands on technical activities using tools such as skid steer and excavator, as well as having computer skills across systems including Microsoft and Adobe C.S. In addition you will be able to meet the physical requirements to perform required duties.

A sound understanding of occupational health and safety issues in relation to materials, equipment, and practices as well as experience in stock control, basic financial control and data collection is able to be demonstrated by you.

Crucial to your success will be your ability to work in a team whilst also being able to work independently using your critical thinking skills. You will also have a focus for detail and use your interpersonal and networking skills to maintain good customer relations and service standards.

**Qualifications required for the role**
- Relevant verified vocational qualifications in a trade at a minimum of Certificate III in the Horticulture, Landscape Construction or Bricklaying sector; or substantial experience at a minimum of five years.
- Current Victorian Drivers licence
- Knowledge of machines and tools required for delivery in all 3 Sectors - Horticulture, Landscape Construction, Bricklaying.

**ABOUT US**

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- **An Inclusive work culture** - Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education
- ** Professional Development** - continue to grow your career
- ** Networking Opportunities** with Industrial Partners
- ** State of the art facilities** on our campuses
- ** Free on-site parking** as well as locations close to public transport
- ** Free Employee Assistance Program** - get the support you want. It’s confidential.
- a cover letter
- your resume
- contact details of three (3) referees.
- Verified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed in your resume
- Verified current Employee Working with Children Check
- Verified evidence of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
- Verified National Police Check

Applications for this position close **9am Tuesday 11 March 2025.**

Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

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