Field Services Officer
Field Services Officer
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. .
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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
Job Function: | Construction |
Classification: | VPSG4 |
Work Location: | Outer East Melbourne Area |
Reference: | VG/DFFH/COPL/00380953 |
Closing Date: | 15-Sep-2024 |
Salary Range: | $95,102 - $107,905 |
Job Duration: | N/A |
Attachments: | 2024.08.29 380953 VPS4 Field Services Officer Position Description.docx (Word, 130KB) Job Specification 2024.08.29 380953 VPS4 Field Services Officer Position Description.pdf (PDF, 189KB) Job Specification |
Contact: | Kristine Foley Kristine.foley@dffh.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
THE ROLE
Field Services Officers provide technical building advice and expertise in relation to the maintenance and upgrade of social housing properties. The role involves undertaking property inspections to assess and arrange repair and remedial works orders, arranging specifications and cost estimates for works such as fencing and disability modifications, contributing to emergency management preparation work and providing local knowledge and expert advice to support best use of properties and local housing staff.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Accurately determine and assess the maintenance requirements for department-owned property assets,
- Secretary owned and public and community housing and ensure maintenance works requirements are delivered according to the department's frameworks, policies and processes.
- Support the management of vacant property inspections in accordance with vacant unit maintenance procedures and inspect community housing properties where required by the Housing Call Centre in consultation with community agencies.
Please open the position description to read more.
COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) <https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page> portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Job details
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Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
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Job Reference: | VG/DFFH/COPL/00380953 |
Location: | Outer East Melbourne Area |
Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
Job Function: | Construction |
Classification: | VPSG4 |
Salary Range: | $95,102 - $107,905 |
Job Duration: | N/A |
Date posted: | 29-Aug-2024 |
Application Close Date: | 15-Sep-2024 |
Attachments: | 2024.08.29 380953 VPS4 Field Services Officer Position Description.docx (Word, 130KB) Job Specification 2024.08.29 380953 VPS4 Field Services Officer Position Description.pdf (PDF, 189KB) Job Specification |
Contact: |
Kristine Foley
Kristine.foley@dffh.vic.gov.au
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