Join our team and play a vital role in maintaining a safe, attractive and well-presented school environment. As the Schools Officer, Grounds, you will be responsible for the upkeep of school grounds, gardens, ovals and outdoor sporting facilities, ensuring they are maintained to a high standard.

We are seeking a motivated and reliable individual who can work independently and as part of a team, communicate effectively with staff, contractors and visitors, and demonstrate strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Experience in grounds maintenance, horticulture, landscaping or facility operations will be highly regarded.

Job details

About our School:

Built in 1961, we promote participation, responsibility and achievement for all, working with our local community, encouraging our student population of approximately 250 to embrace the future through innovative educational partnerships. We are committed to the vision and values of the Department of Education and Training, underpinned by the school's values of equity, quality outcomes, ownership of choices and decisions, positive work ethic, real world experiences and a positive environment. We aim to achieve the best educational outcomes for students, to enable them to develop to their full potential as independent and socially responsible citizens; utilising a range of digital technologies and eLearning initiatives to ensure that students are connected to the fullest possible range or opportunities and educational outcomes.

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 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.

Work jointly with Facilities Officer when required. This position reports directly to the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Maintain school grounds, ovals, gardens and outdoor sporting facilities to a high standard.
• Operate, maintain and arrange servicing of grounds care equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements at all times.
• Attend to and coordinate repairs and maintenance of applicable school facilities and equipment.
• Liaise effectively with school staff, tradespeople and visitors.
• Coordinate waste disposal, grounds improvement projects and the management of supplies and materials.
• Assist with agricultural and field laboratory activities where required.

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 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.

• DSR691108_26T - Role Description (PDF, 332KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants