We are seeking a flexible and collaborative team player with excellent communication skills to fill the role of Schools Officer - Grounds.

The successful applicant will enjoy our supportive team and attractive location, as well as being an important contributor to what makes our school an active hub of our community.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.17FTE), 13 hours per fortnight.

Job details

This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.

Who We Are: 

Dallarnil State School is located in the rural shire in the Biggenden district, approximately 80 kilometres west of Maryborough and 95 kilometres southwest of Bundaberg.

Staff and students at Dallarnil State School take pride in our appearance

At Dallarnil, our motto is ‘Growing & Learning Together' and we all work hard to ensure that all family and community members have the opportunity to participate in the learning pathways of our students, from Prep to Year 6.

Our small school offers a mix of traditional school programs, many innovative and recognised programs are offered to all students who attend our school.

Step Into Your Next Chapter: 

• Responsible with a range of duties that include cleaning and hosing of drains and gutters; assist with requirements for significant events such as fetes, plays and major sporting events; undertaking immediate action cleaning duties (outside the normal operating hours of the school's cleaning staff).
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment; safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuel; bring to appropriate attentions any safety hazards; manage equipment records; and maintain tools and equipment for repair services (as per manufacturers' service manuals).
• Oversee maintenance of school ovals through regular mowing, watering and soil maintenance (refer to WHS guidelines and procedures); lawn and garden maintenance, including regular weeding and the use of appropriate insecticides and fertilisers where necessary (refer to WHS guidelines and procedures); plant, water and care for trees, shrubs, gardens; and undertake general maintenance of grounds care equipment such as mowers, brush cutters and arrange regular services.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Skills and experience required:

• Follow directions
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised but also able to work within a team
• Time management skills
• Have pride in your work

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NCR684737_26P Role Description (PDF, 332KB)
  Role Description