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Join the Foundation Team - Help Build a New School Environment

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities to play a key role in establishing and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and high-quality school environment. This is a unique opportunity to join a foundation team and help shape the physical spaces of a brand-new special school from day one.

Job details

✨ About the School:

The New State Special School at Logan Reserve is a modern, purpose-built school committed to providing high-quality, inclusive education for students with disability, co-located with the New Secondary School, Logan Reserve. You will play an important role in establishing a safe, welcoming and well-maintained learning environment that supports every student's learning, wellbeing and belonging from the school's very first day.

🎯 About the Role:

Reporting to the Business Manager and working collaboratively across the co-located campus, you will support the upkeep, presentation, and functionality of school grounds and facilities.

Your work will ensure that staff, students, and the community experience a clean, safe, and engaging environment every day.

🧩 Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain school grounds, including gardens, outdoor areas, and general landscaping
• Support the care, maintenance, and minor repairs of school facilities and equipment
• Ensure a clean, safe, and well-presented environment across the campus
• Assist with setup and pack-down for school activities and events
• Identify and report maintenance needs and safety concerns

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

🤝 Our Team & Environment:

• Collaborative, inclusive, and hands-on team culture
• Fast-paced, evolving foundation environment
• Strong focus on pride in place and community presentation
• Opportunity to shape systems and contribute ideas

✅ What You'll Bring:

• Practical skills in groundskeeping, maintenance, or facilities support
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good time management and organisational skills
• A proactive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn

🚀 Why Join Us?

• Help build and maintain a school from the ground up
• Take pride in creating a positive learning environment
• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team
• Contribute to a growing and innovative school community

Help shape something extraordinary from the very beginning. Apply now and play a key role in creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming school community where every student can thrive.

✨ 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
• 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER695716_26P - Role Description (PDF, 334KB)
  Role Description