Trade Instructor Landscaper

2 weeks ago

Ipswich, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**The Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre is currently under construction. When complete in 2025, it will be a men's facility that will focus on rehabilitation to reduce offending.

What type of work will I do in the Trade Instructor Landscaper role?

A Trade Instructor Landscaper plays a vital role in the daily operations of ground maintenance and other activities which may include horticulture and landscaping activities within a correctional centre.

Below are some of the role's responsibilities. If you are successful, these are some of the activities you would do:
Manage and maintain gardens and grounds inside the correctional centre, ensuring all equipment is in correct working order and accounted for each day.
Ensure stock levels are appropriate.
Monitor tools and equipment ensuring they are maintained in accordance with operating instructions and health and safety principles.
Participate in the employment and induction of prison workers and provide training in the safe operation of gardening and landscaping tools and equipment.
Provide relevant training and education to prisoners.
Participate in procurement and stock control procedures.
Supervise the behaviour and activities of prisoners.
Create file notes and reports for case management.
Identify and respond appropriately to potential security risks.

What are the benefits?

Salary range from $66,553 to $90,946 plus 31.5% shift allowance and employer superannuation.
Five weeks annual leave
Job security
Meals and uniforms provided
10-weeks paid training
Ongoing career development opportunities

What skills and experience do I need?

Whilst there are no mandatory qualifications for this position, possession of the relevant vocational qualification, trade certificate, or equivalent industry experience would be an advantage but not compulsory.

The incumbent will need to hold a current C class driver licence.

To thrive in this job you need energy, empathy, resilience, communication skills and the ability to find common ground with anyone.

Our staff come from all walks of life and are united by the rewarding, exciting and dynamic lifestyle of working in corrections. Trade Instructors are part of a multidisciplinary team that provides safe and secure services.

We are an inclusive organisation. We value and respect differences and the diversity of thought, and experiences. We encourage applicants representing all genders, cultural backgrounds, ages, languages, sexual orientations, family responsibilities and people with disability to apply. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and our actions.

We invite and welcome applicants who identify with one or more Diversity Target Groups as defined in Section 25 of the Public Sector Act 2022 and meet the eligibility and suitability requirements.

How do I apply?
Application through Smartjobs

A cover letter (1-2 pages maximum)
Your current curriculum vitae/resume
If you are a current Trade Instructor Landscaper working for us (QCS) and seeking a transfer to the Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre (LVCC), please refer to the Project's internal EOI for transfer at level process outlined on our internal microsite.

More information about QCS and roles at Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre:
Visit: Unlock Your Potential | Queensland Corrective Services
(corrections.qld.gov.au)
Phone: 07 35657696

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/613703/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 23rd January 2025
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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