Tannum Sands State School is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic School Officer. In this role, you will contribute to the operational delivery of facilities and grounds care and by doing so contribute to the enhancement of learning outcomes for all learners. You will perform a range of duties to ensure the school is maintained to a high standard by undertaking a variety of day-to-day responsibilities that are of a routine nature and responding to and prioritising a diverse range of tasks.

Job details

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 Department

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the School

Our school has had an important presence in the Tannum Sands community since 1983 and we are proud of our history and achievements. Our motto 'sail to success' underpins all we do and equips our students with values to become responsible citizens.

About the Role

As the Schools Officer, Facilities and Grounds you will have responsibility day to day activities that may include but not restricted to

• Assist with a range of duties that include clearing and hosing of drains and gutters; collection of waste, food andpaper on school grounds; undertaking immediate action cleaning duties (outside the normal operating hours of the school'scleaning staff); coordinating the removal and/or disposal of rubbish as required; assist with requirements for significant events such as fetes, plays and majorsporting events.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements including maintenance of a safe workenvironment; safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuels; bring to appropriate attention anysafety hazards; manage equipment records; and maintain tools and equipment for repair services (as permanufacturer's service manual).
• Attend to/or arrange repairs and maintenance within the school, including those which relate to furniture andequipment; locks and windows; swimming pools (e.g. maintaining proper water quality, testing water, keepingrecords of tests, adjusting/adding chemicals as consistent with occupational, health and safety (WHS) guidelinesand procedures); and school facilities.
• Order and/or collect general grounds care/cleaning supplies and materials as authorised by the Principal,Business Manager or nominated delegate; undertake ground improvement and enhancement activities; andprepare, mark and take general care of all outdoor sporting facilities (e.g. basketball, netball and tennis courts,cricket pitches, track and field areas).
• Oversee maintenance of school ovals through regular mowing, watering and soil maintenance (refer to WHSguidelines and procedures); lawn and garden maintenance, including regular weeding and the use of appropriateinsecticides and fertilisers where necessary (refer to WHS guidelines and procedures); plant, water and care fortrees, shrubs, gardens; and undertake general maintenance of grounds care equipment such as mowers, brushcutters, tractors (as per manufacturers' service manuals) and arrange regular services.

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

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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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. 

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.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR627820_25P - Role Description (PDF, 304KB)
  Role Description