Applications are sought for a Unit Support Officer to be a part of the team at Jacobs Well Environmental Education Centre and support the delivery of engaging educational programs in a unique environmental learning setting.

This role suits an organised and reliable professional who enjoys administration, coordination, and contributing to positive learning experiences for students and staff.

Apply now to join a collaborative environment where your support helps create meaningful educational opportunities every day.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.6FTE), 45.6 hours per fortnight.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

Who We Are:

A hands-on learning hub connecting students with nature, Jacobs Well provides engaging environmental programs, outdoor activities, and sustainability education.

With a focus on practical experiences, students explore ecosystems, conservation, and marine environments, developing skills and awareness that last a lifetime.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Maintain centre grounds and facilities, undertake improvement activities, effect maintenance and adjustment to plant and equipment required for the normal functioning of the centre, assist teachers, instructors in delivery of outdoor and environmental education programs, and maintain the centre's buildings, equipment and surroundings to a safe and healthy condition.
• Under the supervision of qualified teaching personnel assist in the instruction and demonstration of components of outdoor and environmental education programs.
• Emergency and routine maintenance of equipment including minor maintenance and servicing of machinery, scientific and audio visual equipment, gas equipment, camping and recreational equipment, cooking equipment and tools.
• Emergency and routine maintenance of facilities including regular maintenance of grease traps, water softener, water bores and pumps, hot water and septic systems, cleaning of incinerators, stoves and fireplaces, and garbage removal, cleaning of roofs, guttering and underneath buildings, maintenance of taps, light bulbs and tubes, and clogged pipes, regular testing of fire hoses and pumps.

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

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 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.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER689121_26T Role Description (PDF, 317KB)
  Role Description