Kedron State High School is seeking a motivated and dependable Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities to join our team and help maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-presented environment for our students, staff, and wider school community. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working outdoors, and values being part of a vibrant school community. Working closely with the Business Manager and Facilities Officer, you will play an important role in ensuring our grounds are maintained to a high standard. This position is a Temporary Full Time role, 76hrs p/f + ADO for period 27/07/26 until 11/12/26, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About our school:

Kedron State High School is a world class public school with a rich academic and cultural history, strong community spirit, culture and a reflective and improvement focussed mindset. At the heart of this is our school culture which is driven by our motto, 'Niti Est Nitere - To Strive is to Shine'. Our motto truly encapsulates the essence of our students' educational journey at Kedron. To strive is to embrace the unquenchable thirst for knowledge, the insatiable curiosity that fuels innovation, and the unyielding determination to overcome challenges. It is about supporting our students to set high goals and expectations of themselves and encourage them to pursue them with passion and resolve. At Kedron, we encourage our students to dream big, to dare to push boundaries, and to embrace the opportunity to learn and grow every day and in doing so, 'To Shine'

General duties in assisting the Facilities Officer may include:

• Preparation of halls, classrooms for regular school activities, including moving furniture, arranging seating etc, in accordance with WHS guidelines and procedures.
• Delivering and collecting mail, parcels and documents.
• Recording and delivering messages.

Grounds duties include:

• Preparation and maintenance of school ovals by regularly mowing, watering and soil maintenance (refer to WHS guidelines and procedures).
• Preparation, marking and general care of all outdoor sporting facilities (eg: basketball, netball and tennis courts, cricket pitches, track and field areas).
• Planting, watering and care of trees, shrubs, gardens.
• Care of lawns and gardens, including regular weeding and the use of appropriate insecticides and fertilisers where necessary. (refer to WHS guidelines and procedures).
• Order and/or collect general grounds care supplies and materials as authorised by the Principal or nominated delegate.
• Ground improvement and enhancement activities.
• Other grounds care duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the Principal or nominated delegate.

Cleaning Duties may include:

• Cleaning staff are allocated time to undertake cleaning around main building areas.
• Cleaning duties will only form a minor part of the duties of this position.
• Assisting with the collection of waste, food and paper within the parameters of the school grounds as agreed by relevant staff and the Principal or nominated delegate for each school. (These duties should not include the emptying of bins in agreed eating areas).

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 2-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
• 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.

• MNR692211_26T - Role Description (PDF, 352KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants