Join our team! Mount Gravatt East State School is looking for a reliable, hands-on and proactive individual to join us as a Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities.
This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.59 FTE), 45 hours per fortnight until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About Us:

We are enriched by the cultural backgrounds, languages and experiences that our families bring to our community. This diversity makes our classrooms vibrant places to learn, and it helps our students grow into empathetic, open-minded young people who appreciate and understand the world around them.

About the Role:

We are looking for a pro-active groundsman to assist in the daily maintenance and beautification of our school grounds. You may be called upon to assist in all aspects of general maintenance and minor repairs around the school. No two days are the same and we welcome applicants who are looking for a rewarding community role.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with a range of duties that include clearing and hosing of drains and gutters; collection of waste, food and paper on school grounds.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment.
• Maintain school grounds and ovals through mowing, watering, soil care, gardening, planting and pest control, following WHS guidelines. Maintain groundskeeping equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and arrange regular servicing.

Please see 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.

• MSR705399_26T - Role Description (PDF, 335KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants