General Services Officer Level 3/4 | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

ACT Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Canberra Memorial Parks is seeking a motivated Parks and Grounds Maintenance Officer to support the upkeep of parkland environments across memorial parks and landscaped grounds in Canberra.

The full-time temporary position offers hands-on work outdoors, operating machinery, and contributing to the presentation and care of public spaces. A merit pool will be established for vacancies over the next 12 months within the ACT public service framework.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, whipper snipping, and general turf maintenance.
• Garden and landscape maintenance.
• Tree and shrub care.
• Operation of grounds maintenance equipment and machinery.
• Assisting with irrigation maintenance and repairs.
• Ensuring parks and grounds are presented to a high standard.
• Working safely and effectively within a team environment.
• Providing respectful and professional service to visitors and stakeholders.

Job description

General Services Officer Level 3/4
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Do you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in maintaining beautiful parkland environments? Canberra Memorial Parks is seeking a motivated and passionate Parks and Grounds Maintenance Officer to join our dedicated team.

About the Role

Working across our picturesque memorial parks and landscaped grounds, you will help maintain some of Canberra's most significant and respected public spaces. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating machinery, and contributing to the presentation and care of our parkland environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Mowing, whipper snipping, and general turf maintenance.
• Garden and landscape maintenance.
• Tree and shrub care.
• Operation of grounds maintenance equipment and machinery.
• Assisting with irrigation maintenance and repairs.
• Ensuring parks and grounds are presented to a high standard.
• Working safely and effectively within a team environment.
• Providing respectful and professional service to visitors and stakeholders.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months possibility of permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

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 .

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months possibility of permanency.