Mackay North State High School is seeking a reliable, hardworking, and motivated Schools Officer, Grounds to contribute to the efficient operation and presentation of our school environment. This role is essential in ensuring our grounds, sporting facilities, and outdoor spaces are maintained to a high standard, creating a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Job details

About our School:

Mackay North State High School is a high performing school with a proven record of academic, cultural, sporting and citizenship excellence. Students who attend Mackay North have the opportunity to excel across a variety of areas and participate in a number of rewarding extra-curricular activities including international and domestic Marching Band tours, performing arts productions, international ANZAC tours and a range of other sporting, academic and cultural excursions. Our school prides itself on the achievement of our students in a range of different fields, and allows all students the opportunity to succeed in their chosen pathway. Our values of respect, resilience and confidence are embedded into our curriculum and delivered and modelled to students by our team of committed teaching and non-teaching staff. Community involvement is strongly encouraged and the dedication of our students is visible both in the classroom and through their involvement in extra-curricular activities.

About the role:

You will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of grounds care and support to the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate.

You will perform a range of activities to ensure that the school is maintained to a high standard; follow set instructions; and have independence to perform a variety of day-to-day services that are routine in nature. However, the role receives regular supervision when undertaking duties that are non-routine in nature.

The position reports directly to the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain school grounds, gardens, lawns, and sporting fields to a high standard.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on grounds equipment, including mowers and brush cutters.
• Ensure safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers, and fuel in line with WHS requirements.
• Coordinate rubbish removal and assist with general grounds upkeep.
• Attend to minor repairs and arrange maintenance for school facilities, irrigation systems, and fences.
• Maintain outdoor sporting facilities and swimming pools.
• Order grounds maintenance supplies as required.
• Support school improvement projects and agricultural activities where applicable.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.

Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required criteria.

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

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• CQR690851_26T - Role Description (PDF, 333KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants