Trainee General Service Officer (ATSI Identified)

Are you looking for an opportunity to enter the ACT Public Service?

Do you enjoy working outdoors and contributing to your community in a practical way?

Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS) is excited to announce a pilot Traineeship program in City Services within its Place Management team.

The Trainee General Services Grade 3/4 positions work as part of a team undertaking maintenance of urban open space areas including mowing, cleaning toilets and shopping centres, litter collection, garden beds maintenance and weed control services. This role is hands on and operationally focused.

Trainees will receive mentorship, on-the-job and accredited training in a variety of areas commencing as a GSO3/4 level 1 and after successfully completing the traineeship becoming a GSO3/4 level 3.

This is an entry-level position so previous experience is not required, however an interest in operational work and a desire to learn will be highly regarded.

Want to know more? We will be running a Q&A information session for interested applicants, parents and carers on Thursday 19 January 2023 at our Dickson Office – ground floor, 480 Northbourne Avenue.

This is a designated position in accordance with s42, Discrimination Act 1991 and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.

Qualifications and on-the-job training included in this Traineeship:

• 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: http://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/health_safety.
• Safe handling of sharps and infectious waste statement of attainment.
• Implement Traffic Control Plans qualification.

TCCS 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 LGBTIQA+ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements

Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Competent in mobile software applications.

Compliance Requirements

• Driver’s licence C Class is essential.
• This position is temporary with the possibility of permanency. To be eligible for permanent employment within the ACT Public Service you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident
• This is a designated position in accordance with s42, Discrimination Act 1991 and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.

Notes: There are two positions temporary positions available for 18 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

This is a designated position in accordance with s42, Discrimination Act 1991 and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.

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: Applicants wishing to apply for these roles should address the questions in Attachment A and limit responses as per the line limits for each question. You can find the Selection Criteria in the ‘What you require’ section of the Position Description. You will also need to provide a current curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note

There are two positions temporary positions available for 18 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. This is a designated position in accordance with s42, Discrimination Act 1991 and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.