Keep Gaven State School looking its best! We’re seeking a reliable and hands-on Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities to help maintain the school’s grounds, facilities and resources, ensuring a safe, functional and welcoming environment for students and staff.

If you take pride in practical work and making a difference in a school community, apply today!

Job details

Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required criteria.

About us

Gaven State School takes pride in providing a supportive and nurturing climate where every child can feel that they belong and can achieve success. Our school community provides a positive environment where our students are empowered by and engaged in high quality, authentic learning experiences preparing them for future success.

Creating balance between academic achievement, student wellbeing and growing the whole child is an essential part of our school goals.

Your opportunity:

• Carry out a range of daily school support duties, including mail and parcel delivery, document handling, photocopying, classroom and event set-up, furniture relocation, stores management, registers, stocktaking and asset identification.
• Support school security and operational requirements by maintaining security systems, transporting and depositing school funds, and locking and unlocking buildings during core hours.
• Maintain a safe, clean and functional school environment by managing waste, drains and gutters, responding to immediate cleaning needs, supporting major school events, and ensuring workplace health and safety requirements are met.
• Coordinate and undertake repairs and maintenance across school facilities, furniture, equipment, locks, windows and swimming pools, including maintaining relevant records and equipment, and liaising with tradespersons and school staff.
• Maintain and improve school grounds and outdoor sporting areas through mowing, watering, gardening, soil care, weed and pest management, equipment maintenance, and the preparation and upkeep of sporting facilities.

Please view 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.

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
  
  SER701073_26T Role Description (PDF, 334KB)
  Role Description