Peregian Springs State School is seeking a reliable, proactive, and hands-on Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities to help maintain our school grounds, facilities, and equipment to a high standard. This diverse role is ideal for someone who enjoys working both indoors and outdoors and takes pride in creating a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors. Reporting to the Principal, Business Manager, or nominated delegate, you will provide essential support across grounds maintenance, facilities management, school operations, and event preparation. This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.79FTE), 4 days per week, 60 hours per fortnight.

Job details

About our School:

Peregian Springs State School is a vibrant and innovative Prep to Year 6 school located on the northern Sunshine Coast between Coolum and Noosa. Since opening in 2010, the school has grown into a thriving community of approximately 1,000 students, supported by dedicated staff, engaged families, and strong community partnerships. In August 2019 we were declared a Glasser Quality School - only the second in Australia. We are committed to fostering positive relationships, quality learning, and a supportive environment where every student can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming school culture that values diversity, encourages personal responsibility, and promotes excellence in both academic and social learning. 

About the Role:

As the Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities you will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of grounds and facilities to the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate.

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.

Previous Grounds and Facilities experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Communication with the Principal and Business Manager regarding scheduled and urgent maintenance tasks.
• Attending to repairs and maintenance within the school, including those that relate to furniture and equipment, locks and windows, and other school facilities.
• Undertaking maintenance of school grounds through regular mowing; lawn and garden maintenance including weeding, use of appropriate insecticides and fertilisers; plant, water and care of trees, shrubs and gardens; undertake general maintenance of grounds care equipment such as mowers, whippersnippers, blowers, gerny's, etc.
• Ensuring compliance with WPS guidelines and procedures, including safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuel.
• Reporting safety hazards.
• Providing emergency cleaning between cleaners' morning and afternoon shifts.
• Work as a team with our Full time Schools Officer.

Please refer to 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 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements 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.

• NCR690620_26P - Role Description (PDF, 350KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants