Grounds Supervisor/Leading Hand

3 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia City and Environment Directorate Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Details: Sport and Recreation Facilities (SRF) is a dynamic and responsive business unit which provides sporting and recreation services for the community. The Technical Officer two will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the ground maintenance in the north/south region of Canberra.

As a senior leader within the City and Environment Directorate (CED), this role requires a person who can inspire, energise and positively influence team and individual outcomes. The role is responsible for supervising, managing and motivating a team and providing appropriate support and guidance. Effective employee engagement skills are a key enabler in the performance of this role as is a values-based leadership style.

This position requires a leader with a strong, considered and engaging people focus to successfully deliver and drive a culture of respect and a desire to achieve customer service excellence. The ideal candidate will possess an innate ability to draw on the right skills in a contextually and environmentally appropriate manner, align team performance and develop capacity to achieve organisational objectives. Model commitment to continual learning, encourage ongoing development and engaging the right people to the right roles.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

  • Trade Certificate three or higher in Turf Management.
  • ChemCert three certificate equivalent or higher
  • Workplace Health and Safety Induction (White Card) or willingness to obtain General Construction Induction Card (White Card)
  • Asbestos awareness card or a willingness to obtain - Asbestos Awareness Training and evidence of completion delivered by a Registered Training Organisation is required before commencement, for further information refer to: Asbestos Awareness Training - WorkSafe ACT
  • Preparedness to wear a uniform and to work anywhere in the ACT. This may also involve working alone and operating equipment.
  • Driver's licence (C-class) and willingness to obtain a medium ridge truck licence within six months of appointment (work funded).
  • Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role and ability to lift weight up to 20kg to 25kg.
  • Silica awareness - For further information refer to: WorkSafe website/exposure prevention training
  • To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be an Australian citizen.
  • This position requires a pre-employment medical.

Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

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