Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Education Full time
This is a OO2 progression position as per the Role Description.

The successful applicant will be appointed to the OO2 classification with eligibility for progression to the OO3 level once specific criteria have been met.

Please note salary rate shown is reflective of OO2 to OO3 classification range.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Maintaining school grounds, including the maintenance of school oval, grounds, gardens, regular blowing, mowing, pruning, mulching and watering.
  • Maintaining school facilities, including the maintenance of buildings and furniture, basic plumbing, basic building and handyperson jobs, clearing and hosing drains and gutters.
  • Regular service and general maintenance of grounds care equipment, such as mowers, brush cutters, tractors (as per manufacture's service manuals) or arrangement for service of equipment by approved providers.
  • Moving furniture/heavy items around school and transporting classroom supplies to different locations within school.
  • Swimming pool maintenance including maintain proper water quality, testing water, keeping records, adjusting/adding chemicals as consistent with occupational health and safety guidelines.
  • Attend to/or arrange repairs and maintenance within the school, including those which relate to fences, paving, gates, furniture and buildings.
  • Other duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate including locking/unlocking gates, maintaining key register and assigning of security codes, annual asset stocktake, waste management of paper/cardboard bin and skip delivery/collection and event set up and pack down.
  • You will have a role on the schools HS&W Committee and be required to assist in the Schools Annual Safety Assessment.
  • Proven experience working with machinery, including maintenance and record keeping;
  • Knowledge of or ability to gain knowledge of tools and equipment including school tractor;
  • Demonstrated awareness of HS&W requirements;
  • Knowledge or ability to gain knowledge in school contractor sign in systems and work area access permits;
  • Possess a desire to support student learning;
  • Willingness to undertake specific training to enhance skills as necessary;
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a part of a team;
  • Proven ability to build strong working relationships and rapport with a diverse range of people;
  • Ability to work independently, be selfmotivated, proactive and show initiative;
  • Flexibility, multitasking and problemsolving skills;
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.


When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply:

  • Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
  • Please also attach a 1pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.


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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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