Cairns School of Distance Education are seeking a flexible and collaborative team player to fill the role of Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities. As a vital member of our facilities team, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that our school environment, facilities and outdoor spaces are well maintained, aesthetically pleasing, and conducive to the overall well-being of our students. If you have a keen eye for detail, a proactive approach to problem solving, and a commitment to fostering positive educational experiences, we would like to hear from you. This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

Who we are:

Cairns School of Distance Education (CSDE) based on a tropical campus in Manunda, Cairns, CSDE combines the benefits of a regional lifestyle with the challenge and satisfaction of working in a large, future focused organisation. With a proud history spanning more than 50 years, the school continues to evolve, placing school support staff at the heart of innovative service delivery and student support.

We offer a distinctive and rewarding workplace for technical, administrative and operational staff who want their work to have real impact. As one of Queensland's largest Schools of Distance Education, CSDE supports thousands of students across Far North Queensland, remote Australia and overseas—creating a dynamic, purpose driven environment where every role contributes directly to student success.

School Support staff at CSDE are integral to the smooth operation of a complex, digitally enabled school. Our teams support innovative online learning, large scale logistics, student services, wellbeing programs, ICT, finance, facilities and community engagement.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Maintain and present school facilities and grounds to a high standard
• Perform general maintenance, repairs, indoor and outdoor upkeep
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for staff, students, and visitors
• Work collaboratively with staff to support school activities and events
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment.
• Support school operations through practical, hands-on work

About you:

• Practical, reliable, and take pride in your work
• Experience in grounds and maintenence or similar roles
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Committed to contributing to a positive school environment

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history)
• A 2-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.

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.

• FNR686182_26T - Role Description (PDF, 348KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants