The Office of Australian War Graves, Trade Services Coordinator is based at the Sydney War Cemetery, Rookwood NSW. Under the direction of the State Operations Manager, the Trade Services Coordinator is responsible for supporting all OAWG care and maintenance activities in New South Wales 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 NSW Garden of Remembrance, and numerous official commemorations in general cemeteries throughout New South Wales. As an OAWG representative in New South Wales, the Trade Services Coordinator is required to liaise with Department of Veterans' Affairs staff, ex-Service organisations, veterans' and their families, cemetery authorities, local and State authorities, and funeral providers on matters relating to OAWG business. The key duties of the position include 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 WH&S 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 public, ex-service organisation, contractors and cemetery authorities.
