Facilities and Services Garden and Grounds Section Senior Grounds…

Facilities and Services
Garden and Grounds Section

Senior Grounds Officer

ANU Officer Grade 6/7

Salary Range:          $55,759 - $66,166 pa plus 17% super

Reference:             FS4962


Applications are invited for the position of Senior Grounds Officer in the Gardening Section of
Facilities and Services.

The successful applicant will be required to support and facilitate the successful operation of the
Gardening Section by monitoring the planting areas of campus; managing the material and
equipment resources and controlling and directing the operations of the production nursery.

Selection Criteria: http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/jobs/ or Jan Grubb, T: 02 6125 2047, E:
Jan.Grubb@anu.edu.au

Enquiries: George Abraham, T: 02 6125 5434, E: George.Abraham@anu.edu.au

Closing Date: Tuesday, 22 July 2008



Information for applicants: http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/Jobs/How_to_Apply/index.asp
Job Application Cover sheet: http://info.anu.edu.au/Policies/_DHR/Forms/HR86.asp
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                                     Position Description
College/Division:             Facilities and Services
Faculty/School/Centre:
Department/Unit:              Gardens and Grounds Section
Position Title:               Senior Grounds Officer
Classification:               ANU Officer Grade 6/7
Position No:                  9282
Responsible to:               Manager, Gardens and Grounds


PURPOSE STATEMENT:
The Senior Grounds Officer is part of a team that supports and facilitates the successful operation of the Gardening
Section.
Position Dimension & Relationships:
The occupant of this position will work closely with the Grounds Manager and the Assistant Grounds Manager
managing the staff, materials and equipment resources. The occupant will also provide technical and administrative
support to the Section.

Role Statement:
    1. Monitor the planting areas of the campus and formulate an autumn and spring planting schedule in
       consultation with the Assistant Grounds Manager.

    2. Manage the material and equipment resources of the Garden and Grounds section and monitor the
       recurrent budget in consultation with the Assistant Grounds Manager.

    3. Control and direct the operations of the production nursery.

    4. Forecast, monitor and record all plant protection activity on the campus to ensure the efficient control of
       plant pathogens and weeds.

    5. Arrange the collection and manage all data (recycling, production and vandalism) associated with the
       activities of the section and ensure the data is maintained on a regular basis.

    6. Promote the landscape of the campus by formulating and conducting tours of the site for interested parties
       as required.

    7. Maintain all staff records and monitor the development of subordinate staff or apprentices within the
       Gardens and Grounds Section.


    8. Other duties as required consistent with the classification of the position.
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SELECTION CRITERIA:

A. Qualifications
    1. Degree in Horticulture with relevant experience or extensive experience in administrative field or an
       equivalent combination of extensive relevant experience and education/training.
    2. Holder of a current driving licence.

B. Experience
    1. Extensive experience in directing and supervising ground maintenance, arboriculture staff and contractors
    2. Good level of written and oral communication skills, including report writing.
    3. Experience in managing resources, equipment and supplies for a large horticultural site
    4. Demonstrated experience in managing a production nursery.
    5. A good level of computing and data entry skills in a Microsoft environment.

C. Attributes
    1. Ability to work with and interact with a wide variety of people.
    2. Ability to carry out the duties with the minimum of direction
    3.   A demonstrated understanding of equal opportunity principles and policies and a commitment to their
         application in a University context.




Delegate's signature:       ............................................................... Date: .........................................



References:
General Staff Classification Descriptors
Academic Minimum Standards
Academic Typical Duties
ANU Salaries
Job Opportunities
Recruitment Flowchart (ANU internal access only)
Information for Applicants and how to apply
                               Pre-Employment Work Environment Report

                                                                  Position Details
College/Div/Centre                 Facilities and Services                Dept/School/Section               Garden and Grounds Section
Position Title                     Senior Grounds Officer                 Classification                    ANU Officer Grade 6/7
Position No.                       9282                                   Reference No.                     FS4962

In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991 the University has a duty of care to provide a safe workplace
for all staff.
·   This form must be completed by the supervisor of the advertised position and forwarded with the job requisition to Appointments
    and Promotions Branch, Human Resources Division. Without this form jobs cannot be advertised.
·   This form is used to advise potential applicants of work environment issues prior to application.
·   Once an applicant has been selected for the position consideration should be given to their inclusion on the University's Health
    Surveillance Program where appropriate ­ see . http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/OHS/__Health_Surveillance_Program/index.asp
    Enrolment on relevant OHS training courses should also be arranged ­ see
    http://info.anu.edu.au/hr/Training_and_Development/OHS_Training/index.asp
·   `Regular' hazards identified below must be listed as `Essential' in the Selection Criteria - see ` Employment Medical Procedures' at
    http://info.anu.edu.au/Policies/_DHR/Procedures/Employment_Medical_Procedures.asp

                                                              Potential Hazards
·   Please indicate whether the duties associated with appointment will result in exposure to any of the following potential hazards, either as
    a regular or occasional part of the duties.

TASK                                 regular         occasional       TASK                                    regular             occasional

key boarding                            X                             laboratory work
lifting, manual handling                                              work at heights
repetitive manual tasks                                               work in confined spaces
catering / food preparation                                           noise / vibration
fieldwork & travel                                                    electricity
driving a vehicle
NON-IONIZING RADIATION                                                IONIZING RADIATION
solar                                                                 gamma, x-rays
ultraviolet                                                           beta particles
infra red                                                             nuclear particles
laser
radio frequency
CHEMICALS                                                             BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS
hazardous substances                                                  microbiological materials
allergens                                                             potential biological allergens
cytotoxics                                                            laboratory animals or insects
mutagens/teratogens/                                                  clinical specimens, including
carcinogens                                                           blood
pesticides / herbicides                                               genetically-manipulated
                                                                      specimens
                                                                      immunisations
OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS (please specify):




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