Malanda State School is seeking a reliable, practical and proactive Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities to join our school team and play an important hands-on role in maintaining our grounds, gardens, buildings, equipment and outdoor areas.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today!

Job details

About Us:

We are an outward-facing school (Dr. George Otero BC) which works closely with the entire community to deliver the best service possible. We are outperforming the nation in all areas - and the pride in the school is evidenced by our people, who ‘Work with Pleasure'.

About the Role:

This is a varied role where you will help ensure our school environment is safe, clean, attractive and fit for purpose for students, staff and visitors.

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 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 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.

• FNR705446_26P- Role Description (PDF, 336KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants