Location: Bridgeman Downs, QLD - Pasadena, SA
Salary Range: $75,809 + $91,309 + Attractive Superannuation
This vacancy has been identified to participate in VetPaths
The Office of Australian War Graves, as the authorised agent of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission maintains War Cemeteries and individual official commemorations throughout Australia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
The Office of Australian War Graves is committed to recognising and commemorating Australians who served in wars, conflicts and peace operations. A key part of this commitment is ensuring that official war graves are respectfully maintained to the standards expected by the community.
APS 4 Trade Services Manager
The Office of Australian War Graves, Trade Services Manager under the direction of the State Operations Manager the Trade Services Manager is responsible for supporting all OAWG care and maintenance activities in the State or Territory and provide specialist operational support to other OAWG Depots. This requires the programming of work for staff and contractors to carry out horticultural and structural maintenance and the management of minor projects. The OAWG assets include war cemeteries, Gardens of Remembrance, and numerous official commemorations in general cemeteries throughout Australia.
The Trade Services Manager assists in the supervision of staff and contractors and provides assistance in ensuring they operate in a safe and appropriate manner and therefore must be able to demonstrate the management of multiple public horticultural facilities within Commonwealth and State legislation and regulations.
The Trade Services Manager position is based at the South Australian Operations Depot, Pasadena, SA, ****.
APS 3 Trade Services Coordinator
Under the direction of the State/Territory Operations Manager, the Trade Services Coordinator is responsible for supporting all OAWG care and maintenance activities and provide specialist operational support to other OAWG Depots. This requires the programming of work for staff and contractors to carry out horticultural and structural maintenance and the management of minor projects. The OAWG assets include war cemeteries, the State/Territory Garden of Remembrance, and numerous official commemorations in general cemeteries throughout the region.
The Trade Services Coordinator assists in the supervision of staff and contractors and provides assistance in ensuring they operate in a safe and appropriate manner and therefore must be able to demonstrate the management of multiple public horticultural facilities within Commonwealth and State legislation and regulations.
The Trade Services Coordinator position is based at the Queensland Operations Depot, Bridgeman Downs Qld, ****.
DUTIES
As an APS 4 Trade Services Manager you will be required to:
Perform duties under limited supervision in remote locations, including working independently as directed.




Carry out/oversee a range of trade level turf management and horticultural works.
Provide appropriate guidance, support and mentoring to staff and contractors in order to achieve service delivery standards.
Operate plant, machinery and vehicles.
Carry out/oversee structural works such as minor landscape construction, stonemasonry, concreting and memorial maintenance tasks.
Operate and maintain Information, communication and technology (ICT) devices and relevant systems for recording and controlling data and information.
Contribute to the planning, allocation and monitoring of team tasks and motivation the overall workforce including contractors.
Implement and monitor Work Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Provide support to the State Operations Manager in the administration of the work program and supervision of staff and contractors.
Provide point of contact for enquiries from the general public, ex-service organisations, contractors and cemetery authorities.
As an APS 3 Trade Services Coordinator you will be required to:
Undertake a range of trade level horticultural works including but not limited to turf and horticulture maintenance including cultivation, pruning, recognising and treating plant diseases and pests
Perform duties under limited supervision in remote locations, including working independently as directed.
Provide appropriate guidance, support and mentoring to staff and contractors in order to achieve service delivery standards
Operate plant, machinery and vehicles
Carry out/oversee structural works such as minor landscape construction, stonemasonry, concreting and memorial maintenance tasks
Operate and maintain necessary systems for recording and controlling computer data input into software systems
Contribute to the planning, allocation and monitoring of team tasks and motivation of the overall workforce including contractors
Implement, monitor and adhere to all Work Health and Safety policies and procedures
Provide support to the State Operations Manager and Deputy Operations Manager in the administration of the work program
Provide point of contact for enquiries from the general public, ex-service organisation, contractors and cemetery authorities.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
The Trade Services Manager (South Australia) shall hold a minimum Certificate III in Horticulture (or an equivalent qualification in similar fields) and possess relevant practical experience in a related field
It is preferred that the Trade Services Coordinator (Queensland) has relevant Experience and/or qualifications in horticulture, turf management,



landscaping, grounds maintenance, or a similar trade-based environment.
Current Australian driving licence.
ELIGIBILITY
Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act ****, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
All applicants external to DVA offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
The successful candidate will be required obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance.
NOTES
This recruitment process is being used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack.
A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.
Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
DVA embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We are dedicated and committed to attracting and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage applications from people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Take on a rewarding, varied, and broad career with an Australian Public Service Department that can bring balance and flexibility to your working life, while supporting you to stay connected to your community.
DVA is committed to improving the data skills and capability of our workforce to underpin our goal of becoming a leading data-driven organisation.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit:
The Australian Public Service (APS) values the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences that veterans gain during their Australian Defence Force (ADF) employment and encourage veterans to apply. Support may be available to veterans transitioning to meaningful APS careers through participation in VetPaths, which offers veterans an chance to participate in a six-month program offering formal learning and development, career mentoring and activities for wellness and peer support. More information can be found on the DVA Website.
CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACKThe candidate information pack is available below.
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📌 Aps 4 Trade Services Manager And Aps 3 Trade Services Coordinator (Adelaide)
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