Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government 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 Centenary State High School

Our school is a co-educational school of 1700 students, located in the beautiful, leafy Centenary area of Brisbane. Set on a gentle, sloping hill only a kilometre to the Brisbane River, Centenary State High School allows for a very peaceful environment for learning.

Our school continues to aspire and keep up with best educational practice. Our mission is to empower our students for individual success. This is underpinned through diverse curriculum pathways supported by a robust program of individual student care and support. Student learning is supported through the school's contemporary facilities with a strong focus on digital resources.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Maintain lawns, gardens, and school ovals through mowing, weeding, planting, watering, and fertilising;
Prepare and maintain outdoor sporting facilities (e.g. courts, fields, cricket pitches);
Set up and pack down spaces for school events, exams, assemblies, and other activities;
Carry out minor repairs and maintenance of furniture, equipment, and fixtures (excluding work requiring a qualified tradesperson);
Perform immediate-action cleaning tasks when cleaners are not rostered (e.g. spills, hygiene issues);
Clear drains and gutters; support waste collection and safe rubbish disposal;
Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, including hazard reporting and safe use of equipment and chemicals;
Operate and maintain grounds care equipment (e.g. mowers, brush cutters, tractors) in line with service manuals;
Liaise with school staff, contractors, and service providers regarding facilities maintenance and lost property;
Assist with general school duties such as deliveries, receipting of supplies, stocktaking, and basic administrative support.

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 in response to the attached role description.

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.
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