Schools Officer, Grounds

7 days ago

Gold Coast, 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 Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Merrimac State High School
Merrimac State High School is one of the Gold Coast's premium educational environments. Merrimac is an internationally recognised school seeking to contribute to the development of each student through a shared focus emphasising respect, responsibility and reliability.
Our school motto 'Pride in Excellence' charts our course towards the pursuit of excellence. This is best achieved through students, parents, teachers and community working together to deliver the best educational opportunities. We recognise that education is a people business where inspirational learning positively shapes the life chances of our students. Here learning is intellectually challenging, connected to the real world and individualised. This focus is founded upon the belief that learning is natural and that the love of learning is normal.
About the Role
As the Schools Officer, Grounds you will perform a range of activities to ensure that the school is maintained to a high standard.
**Responsibilities include**:

- Responsible for a range of day to day activities that include maintenance of school ovals through regular mowing, watering and soil maintenance.
- lawn and garden maintenance, including regular weeding and the use of appropriate insecticides and fertilisers where necessary, plant, water and care for trees, shrubs, gardens
- undertake general maintenance of grounds care equipment such as mowers, brush cutters, tractors and arrange regular services.
- Ensure compliance with WHS requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment; safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuels
- Assist with a range of duties that include coordinating the removal and/or disposal of rubbish as required (does not include emptying of bins in agreed eating areas.
- Order and/or collect general grounds care/cleaning supplies and materials as authorised by the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate.
- undertake ground improvement and enhancement activities; and prepare, mark and take general care of all outdoor sporting facilities (e.g. basketball, netball and tennis courts, cricket pitches, track and field areas).
- Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.

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); and
- A 1-pg 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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

  • Schools Officer, Grounds and Facility

    1 week ago

    Gold Coast, Australia Education Full time

    **About the School**: Pacific Pines State High School is a happy, friendly school where strong relationships exist between staff, parents and students. We are currently seeking a School Facility Officer, Grounds and Facilities, with a focus on school maintenance. **About the Role**: - Delivering and collection of mail, parcels and documents - Preparation...

  • Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities

    1 week ago

    Gold Coast, 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 Us**: Mudgeeraba State Special School is an...

  • Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities

    5 days ago

    Gold Coast, 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 School Opened in 1995 in the hinterland area of...

  • Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities

    1 week ago

    Gold Coast, Australia Education Full time

    About the Department of Education The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making...

  • Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities

    4 days ago

    Gold Coast, 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. **Welcome to Bellevue Park State School**: As the Schools...

  • Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities

    2 days ago

    Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time

    **Your Opportunity**: As the Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities you will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of grounds and facilities to the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate. You will perform a range of activities to ensure that the school is maintained to a high...

  • Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities

    1 week ago

    Gold Coast, Australia Education Full time

    **About the Department**: The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making...

  • Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities

    3 days ago

    Gold Coast, 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 School**: Worongary State School was...

  • Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities

    1 week ago

    Gold Coast, Australia Education Full time

    **About our school**: Pacific Pines SHS is a rapidly growing, friendly and safe school with world class facilities where strong relationships exist between staff, parents and students. We believe that these relationships underpin the teaching and learning journey which in turn creates a strong, positive school culture. **Your role**: **Responsibilities...

  • Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities

    2 days ago

    Gold Coast, Australia Education Full time

    **About the Department**: The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making...

  • Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities

    2 weeks ago

    Gold Coast, Australia Education Full time

    About the Department of Education The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making...

  • Schools Officer, Grounds

    7 days ago

    Sunshine Coast, 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 us**: Kawana Waters State College is a P - 12...

  • Schools Officer, Grounds

    2 weeks ago

    Sunshine Coast, Australia Education Full time

    **About the Department**: The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making...

  • Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities

    2 weeks ago

    Sunshine Coast, 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 School**: Buderim Mountain State School is...

  • Grounds Officer

    7 days ago

    Gold Coast, Australia NRMA Motoring & Services Full time

    Find out why our guests continually vote Treasure Island in the top 25 family hotels in Australia. Securing a role within our reputable organisation and dynamic industry, will provide an opportunity to place a road marker on the next milestone, in your career journey. NRMA Parks and Resorts are an industry leader in the Holiday Park industry, offering a...

  • Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities

    1 week ago

    Sunshine Coast, 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 Baringa State Primary School Baringa State Primary...

  • Schools Officer, Grounds

    7 days ago

    Sunshine Coast, 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. Your role **Responsibilities include**: - Contribute to...

  • Schools Officer

    3 days ago

    Sunshine Coast, Australia Compass Group Australia Full time

    **Schools Officer** - Monday to Friday Role - no weekend or public holiday work (no shut down during school holidays) 630am - 2:36pm - Work close to home - Pumicestone School location - Career growth Delta Facilities Management offers maintenance, construction, and project management services to a diverse range of clients, including defence organisations,...

  • Eoi - School Facilities Operations Advisor

    4 days ago

    Gold Coast, Australia Education Full time

    This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. About the Team The School Facilities Operations Team work collaboratively to deliver support and advisory services to Principals and Business Managers to manage school facilities operations. The Team interacts with Organisational Safety...

  • Regional Representative School Sport Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Gold Coast, Australia Education Full time

    **About the Role**: This vacancy will be based at the School Sport office in the grounds of Keebra Park State High School, servicing the South East Region. This area is one of the most culturally diverse areas of Queensland, and fastest growing regions in the country. With more than a quarter of residents from a different cultural or language group, our...