Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities

4 weeks ago

Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time

Dagun State School is looking for a proactive and reliable Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities to join our team.This hands-on role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work, and wants to contribute to a friendly, community-focused school. If you're practical, dependable, and enjoy working in a supportive rural school environment, we'd love to hear from you

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.26FTE), 20 hours per fortnight, worked over 2 days per week (5 hours per day).

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.

Who We Are

Dagun State School is a small, close-knit rural school nestled beneath the scenic Dagun Hills at the head of the picturesque Mary Valley, just 20 kilometres south of Gympie. Surrounded by rich agricultural land known for its timber, fruit, crops, and farming, the school sits at the heart of a peaceful community that values connection, learning, and lifestyle. With a strong focus on individualised learning, community values, and student wellbeing, Dagun State School provides a supportive and nurturing environment where every child can grow, thrive, and feel a true sense of belonging.

Step Into Your Next Chapter

  • Responsible for a range of day to day activities that may include delivering and collecting mail, parcels and documents; recording and delivering of messages; printing and photocopying; preparing classrooms for examinations and preparing activity/assembly halls, including moving/arranging furniture and seating; removing and relocating furniture from room to room; general store duties including receipting, opening up, checking, storing and distributing school supplies and stocks; maintaining various registers; and stocktaking and recording/engraving of school equipment/furniture and assets.
  • Support a variety of security duties at the school that involve using and maintaining the school security systems; banking of school funds (this does not refer to the collection, receipt, or reconciliation of funds, but rather to the transport and depositing of funds at the appropriate banking institution); and locking and unlocking buildings (within core hours).
  • Assist with a range of duties that include clearing and hosing of drains and gutters; collection of waste, food and paper on school grounds as agreed by relevant staff and the Principal, Business Manager and/or nominated delegate; undertaking immediate action cleaning duties (outside the normal operating hours of the school's cleaning staff); coordinating the removal and/or disposal of rubbish as required (does not include emptying of bins in agreed eating areas); assist with requirements for significant events such as fetes, plays and major sporting events.
  • Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment; safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuel; bring to appropriate attention any safety hazards; manage equipment records; and maintain tools and equipment for repair services (as per manufacturers' service manuals).

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application
  • 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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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.

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