Field Maintenance Senior Officer | Full-time Permanent

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Capital Territory is seeking a Field Maintenance Senior Officer to deliver a range of maintenance services on ACT Government properties. The role is primarily in the field, involves manual tasks and requires on-site activity across various locations.

You will plan and complete work orders, support documentation and invoicing, and may supervise junior officers while ensuring safety and high-quality field maintenance deliverables.

Qualifications

• Hold or have capacity to obtain White Card and Asbestos Awareness.
• Desirable MR licence and related tickets for safety and access.

Responsibilities

• Provide field maintenance across ACT Government properties.
• Plan, perform and complete work orders and documentation.
• Supervise or mentor less experienced officers when required.
• Support safe, efficient maintenance in a hands-on environment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Field-based work

Safety awareness

Team supervision

Education

MR licence (desirable)

Landscaping experience (desirable)

Traffic Control certificates (desirable)

Working at Heights (desirable)

Working in Confined Space (desirable)

Job description

Field Maintenance Senior Officer
Full-time Permanent

Details: This role provides a range of general maintenance services across ACT Government-owned and managed properties, including the installation and removal of flags and banners and the maintenance of non-building assets such as fountains and memorials.

The position is primarily field-based and physically demanding, requiring the successful applicant to undertake a range of manual and practical maintenance activities across various locations. The role delivers programmed and responsive maintenance services and works closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to plan and deliver works, complete required work orders, documentation and invoicing as part of your daily duties.

The position also provides day-to-day guidance, training and support to less experienced officers and may undertake supervision when required. While supporting the GSO8 Maintenance Supervisor, the role remains a hands-on position with a strong focus on delivering safe, efficient and high-quality maintenance services in the field.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

This position requires:

• Hold or have the capacity to obtain White Card and Asbestos Awareness
• Qualification/s in the following are highly desirable MR licence, experience in landscaping or gardening maintenance, Certificate/Tickets in Traffic Control, Working at Heights, Working in Confined Space, or the ability to obtain these are desirable.

Note: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

This position is based in an activity-based working (ABW) environment. Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill 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.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .