Maleny State High School is seeking an experienced and passionate School's Officer, Grounds to join our school community. If you have experience in grounds care and would like to be part of a vibrant school community, APPLY NOW!

Job details

About the School:

Nestled in the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland, Maleny State High School offers a vibrant, supportive community for students in Years 7-12. With a close-knit student body, we maintain a small school feel while delivering big outcomes. At Maleny, we believe that learning is about more than just academic achievement; it's about building resilience, fostering personal growth, and empowering students to thrive both in school and beyond. The purpose of Maleny State High School is to inspire, educate, guide and support adolescents of the hinterland by providing a school community which promotes learning for living.

About the Role:

As the Schools Officer, Grounds you will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of grounds care and support.

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.

Your responsibilities:

• Responsible for a range of day to day activities that include maintenance of school ovals through regular mowing, watering and soil maintenance (refer to Workplace Health and Safety (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, tractors (as per manufacturers' service manuals) and arrange regular services.
• Ensure compliance with WHS requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment; safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuel.
• Assist with a range of duties that include coordinating the removal and/or disposal of rubbish as required (does not include emptying of bins in agreed eating areas).

Please view 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 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration 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.

• NCR688763_26P - Role Description (PDF, 334KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants