Field Services Officer
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ 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)
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| Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Other |
| Classification: | VPSG4 |
| Work Location: | Geelong - Barwon area |
| Reference: | VG/DFFH/COPL/728527 |
| Closing Date: | 23-Apr-2025 |
| Salary Range: | $95,102 - $107,905 |
| Job Duration: | Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2026 |
| Attachments: | 2025.04.08 VPS-4 Field Services Officer, 728527 Position Description.docx (Word, 133KB) |
| Contact: | Chris Bonnici - A/Manager, Tenancy and Property 95005158 chris.bonnici@dffh.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
THE ROLE
Field Services Officer
Field Services Officers provide technical building advice and expertise to Housing Services Officers, Team Leaders, Team Managers and Managers in relation to the maintenance of public housing properties.
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.
- Undertake initial assessments and provide expert advice and recommendations for disability modification requests and major building rectification or asset protection activities as required.
- Participate in asset build, purchase, swap and disposal activities by providing expert advice and recommendations on proposals, conducting inspections with relevant stakeholders and documenting outcomes as required.
Please open the position description to read more.
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/728527 |
| Location: | Geelong - Barwon area |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Other |
| Classification: | VPSG4 |
| Salary Range: | $95,102 - $107,905 |
| Job Duration: | Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2026 |
| Date posted: | 08-Apr-2025 |
| Application Close Date: | 23-Apr-2025 |
| Attachments: | 2025.04.08 VPS-4 Field Services Officer, 728527 Position Description.docx (Word, 133KB) |
| Contact: |
Chris Bonnici - A/Manager, Tenancy and Property
95005158 chris.bonnici@dffh.vic.gov.au
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