20796, several

Closes: 07 May 2025

Classification: Technical Officer Level 2
Salary: $75,265 - $85,446 plus superannuation
Position No: 20796, several
Directorate: Transport Canberra and City Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 April 2025
Contact Officer: Peter Wall on Peter.Wall@act.gov.au or 0401 730 983

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Details: Sport and Recreation are seeking expressions of interest to fill temporary vacancies via a merit pool for the role of Technical Officer 2 as they arise.

Sport and Recreation Facilities (SRF) is a dynamic and responsive business unit which provides sporting and recreation services for the community.  The Technical Officer 2 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 TCCS, 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.

The following capabilities form the criteria that are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in turf management, care and maintenance techniques including irrigation systems and controls, and associated plant and equipment.
• Sound understanding of the needs of sporting organisations, particularly in the area of sportsground users, Turf and horticulture management practices, and/or ability to acquire quickly.
• Good communication, ability to work in a safe manner, as part of a team, independently and demonstrate the TCCS values in the way you work and interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the TCCS Values framework, workplace respect, equity and diversity framework, workplace health and safety best practise and industrial democracy principles and practise.

Leadership

• Adhere to the TCCS Code of Practice, values and behaviours and the Respect, Equity and Diversity (RED) framework ensuring professional conduct and confidentiality is maintained at all times; ensure compliance with TCCS policies, procedures, systems and processes; ensure that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles are understood and adhered to across the business unit.

Please see attached Position Description for details of the duties to be undertaken.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements: Please see Position Description for further information about the role.

Notes: These is a temporary position available for a period of up to six months when opportunities arise. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to apply: Please submit the below.

• A written pitch, no more than two pages addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ from the attached Position Description, taking into consideration the ‘What you require’ criteria and highlighting how your Skills and Experience are relevant to the responsibilities within the role.
• Contact details of two referees.
• A current curriculum vitae (resume).

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Note

These is a temporary position available for a period of up to six months when opportunities arise. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.