We’re on the lookout for a motivated and reliable individual to join our team at Glenmore State High School on an expression of interest as a Schools Officer, Grounds. This hands-on role is essential to maintaining our beautiful school grounds and supporting the daily operations that help our school run smoothly.

Apply now to be part of a supportive team and make a visible difference every day.

Job details

This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.  

This is a OO2 progression position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the OO2 classification with eligibility for progression to the OO3 level once specific criteria have been met. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of OO2 to OO3 classification range

About the School 

At Glenmore State High School, every student is empowered to grow, thrive, and succeed. We offer a safe and inclusive environment with clear expectations and diverse pathways in both academic and trade areas. Driven by a growth mindset and strong wellbeing focus, we nurture confident, capable learners who embody our core values: Respect, Responsibility and Excellence.

About The Role  

As the Schools Officer, Grounds, you will support the efficient and effective operation of the school by providing high-quality grounds care and maintenance, carrying out a range of tasks to ensure the school grounds are safe, clean, and well-presented.

Your Responsibilities 

As the Schools Officer, Grounds, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

• Maintaining school grounds, including the maintenance of school ovals, grounds, garden, regular blowing, mowing and watering.
• Pool maintenance.  Conduct regular reviews of the overall management of the facility.  Follow school swimming pool operation and management guidelines. Test water quality three times daily, recording/graphing the results.
• Regular service and general maintenance of grounds care equipment, such as mowers brush cutters, tractors (as per manufacturer's service manuals) or arrangement for service of equipment by approved providers.
• Assist with a range of duties that include coordinating the removal and/or disposal of rubbish as required (this does not include emptying of bins in agreed eating areas);
• Attend to/or arrange repairs and maintenance within the school, including those which relate to fences, paving, gates and irrigation.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply workplace health and safety standards including maintenance of a safe work environment and the use and storage of petrol, LP gas, insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers and other chemicals.
• Undertake grounds improvement and enhancement activities; and prepare, mark and take general care of all outdoor sporting facilities (e.g. tennis & basketball courts, track and field areas).
• Order and/or collect general grounds care/cleaning supplies and materials as authorised by the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate.
• Moving furniture/heavy items around school and transporting classroom supplies to different locations within school.
• Banking of school funds and delivery of mail to post office. 

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of any mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description  

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR650508_25E - Role Description (PDF, 231KB)
  Role Description