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EOI - Schools Officer (Grounds and Facilities) - Hervey Bay Special School
North Coast Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Take the next step in your career with an Expression of Interest for a Schools Officer (Grounds and Facilities) at Hervey Bay Special School.
Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming school environment by supporting the upkeep of grounds, buildings and facilities. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a supportive school community and make a positive difference to the learning environment.
Apply now to express your interest in joining the Hervey Bay Special School team!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | OO2, OO3 |
| Workplace Location | Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/NCR707156/26E |
| Closing date | 19-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 09 July 2027 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Jessica Hartley |
| Contact details | 07 4197 1777 Access the National Relay Service |
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.
About us:
Hervey Bay Special School is a welcoming Prep to Year 12 specialist school located in Kawungan on the Fraser Coast, supporting students with disability through tailored educational programs.
Guided by its motto, “Learning Together, Growing Together”, the school places a strong emphasis on personalised learning, student wellbeing, communication and independence.
With a focus on collaboration and creating a supportive environment, the school is committed to helping every student achieve their individual potential.
Your opportunity:
- Complete day-to-day school support duties, including mail delivery, photocopying, preparing classrooms and halls, moving furniture, managing school supplies, maintaining registers and recording school assets.
- Assist with school security, including operating security systems, banking school funds and locking and unlocking buildings within core hours.
- Maintain school grounds and facilities, including clearing drains and gutters, collecting and disposing of rubbish, assisting with school events, improving grounds and maintaining sporting areas, ovals, lawns and gardens.
- Undertake and coordinate repairs and maintenance of school buildings, furniture, equipment and facilities, including swimming pools and equipment specific to students with disabilities, while following workplace health and safety requirements.
- Liaise with the Principal, Business Manager, staff, students and external contractors regarding maintenance, repairs, lost property and facility damage. Order authorised grounds care and cleaning supplies and undertake field laboratory duties where required for junior agricultural courses.
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.
- Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
Information Package for Applicants
NCR707156_26E Role Description (PDF, 335KB)
Role Description
