General Hand & Grounds

TAFE Queensland; Beaudesert; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% Superannuation

Salary packaging options

Wellbeing initiatives and programs

Employee Assistance Program

Annual staff recognition

Free car parking

Job summary

TAFE Queensland invites applications for a permanent full-time General Hand and Grounds role at Loganlea Campus. You will contribute to the maintenance of grounds and gardens while supporting teaching programs and ensuring safe, efficient facilities operations.

The role reports to the Campus Site Coordinator and offers a salary range of $63,947.46 to $69,097.47 gross per year plus 12.75% superannuation, with benefits including salary packaging, wellbeing programs, and free parking.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current C Class Drivers Licence.
• Possession of ACDC license or willingness to attain one.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) is required and issued before employment.
• Audiometric testing required within 3 months of commencement and ongoing as per WHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Promote and model the organisation's values in daily work: Safety First, Working Together, Focus on our Customer, Taking Responsibility and Showing Initiative.
• Assist in moving, setting up and arranging furniture and other items for teaching programs.
• Assist in movement, relocation, and delivery of equipment and materials for displays and promotions.
• Ensure tools, equipment and machinery are maintained in safe working condition and carry out minor repairs as needed.
• Report workplace safety issues to the Campus Site Coordinator; maintain grounds, gardens and surrounds to a high standard.
• Support other facilities staff as required and adhere to policies and procedures.

Skills

Safety first

Grounds care

Team player

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III in Horticulture

Job description

TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State, with a history of serving Queensland communities for more than 140 years.

At TAFE Queensland, we hold true to our values and keep our customers at the centre of everything we do. By living these values, we continue to strengthen TAFE Queensland’s reputation as a leading provider of high-quality education and training. Our people are recognised for demonstrating these values in their everyday work:

• Safety First
• Focusing on our customer
• Taking responsibility
• Showing initiative
• Working together

The Role

We have an exciting permanent full-time General Hand and Grounds position to join our Facilities and Infrastructure team at TAFE Queensland’s Loganlea Campus.

As the General Hand and Grounds, you will contribute to the delivery of Vocational Education and Training (VET) services through the provision of efficient and effective services to maintenance of TAFE QLD grounds and gardens including maintenance other support duties as determined.

This position reports to the Campus Site Coordinator.

The salary range for a General Hand and Grounds is $63,947.46 to $69,097.47 (gross) per annum plus superannuation contributions of 12.75% of your salary.

• 12.75% Superannuation and Salary packaging options available
• Wellbeing initiatives and social responsibility programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Annual staff recognition awards and years of service recognition
• Free car parking

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the established values of Safety First, Working Together, Focusing on our Customer, Taking Responsibility and Showing Initiative.
• Assist in the moving, setting up and arrangement of furniture and other items required for the effective delivery of teaching programs.
• Assist in the movement, relocation, collection and/or delivery of equipment, goods and other items, including preparing and assembling/dismantling of materials for display/promotions necessary for the effective operation of TAFE Queensland Brisbane’s activities.
• Assist in ensuring all tools, equipment and machinery is maintained to a reasonable and safe condition, performing minor maintenance and repairs as required.
• Report all Work Health and Safety environmental issues to the Campus Site Coordinator for monitoring and resolution.
• Perform regular (grounds) maintenance of lawns, trees, shrubs, pots and gardens including watering, planting, pruning, mowing, fertilising, pest and weed control where necessary.
• Ensure that presentation of grounds and surrounds are maintained to a high standard across locations.
• Waste Management and appropriate disposal of litter and waste.
• Liaise with management regarding periodic maintenance of facilities.
• When necessary, assist and support other operational staff within Facilities, Infrastructure and Safety.
• Ensure you are familiar with relevant TAFE Queensland policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment in relation to infrastructure operations, ensuring adherence with legislative requirements and TAFE Queensland’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain a current knowledge of legislation, policies, procedures and processes relevant to TAFE Queensland Brisbane as well as an understanding of TAFE Queensland’s products and services.
• Undertake other work as directed.

How you will be assessed

Within the context of the role description above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:

• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of simple tasks involving labouring, minor maintenance, minor workplace upkeep, limited grounds-care skills and pickup and delivery practices.
• Ability to work independently and organise, track and prioritise tasks to meet set deadlines, displays flexibility and responsiveness and has the initiative, attitude and ability to thrive within a dynamic, challenging and changing environment.
• A strong commitment to working in a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of the organisation through modelling behaviours and the provision of outstanding client service.
• Demonstrated ability in discharging duties of a grounds care nature with demonstrated effectiveness in achieving goals.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including ability in working and accepting responsibilities as a team member.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety issues as applied in a working environment.

Mandatory requirements:

• Possession of a current ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
• Possession of ACDC license or willingness to attain one
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card). Confirmation of employment is conditional upon the preferred applicant being issued with a Blue Card. For further information, please access the Public Safety Business Agency’s Blue Card Services: Blue Card Services - qld.gov.au.
• Audiometric Testing Requirement: Due to potential exposure to hazardous noise, the incumbent is required to undergo audiometric testing arranged by TAFE Queensland within three (3) months of commencement and at regular intervals thereafter, in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.

Highly Desirable

Candidates who possess the following will be highly regarded:

• Possession of a Certificate III in Horticulture or equivalent.
• Possession of a current Forklift license; or willingness to attain one

Candidate applications may be considered for same or similar vacancies within 12 months of original advertisement closing date.