Schools Officer, Grounds

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**:
Together, we are creating bright futures for our students by building on the schools' successes and traditions. Our school community is proud of the inclusive culture it has created for a diverse range of students, winning the State-wide Showcase award for Excellence in Inclusive Education and the North Coast Region award for Indigenous Education in 2020. We were again recognised as state finalists in both categories in 2021.
About the Role

**Responsibilities include**:

- Responsible for a range of day to day activities that include maintenance of school ovals through regular mowing,watering and soil maintenance (refer to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) guidelines and procedures); lawnand garden maintenance, including regular weeding and the use of appropriate insecticides and fertilisers wherenecessary (refer to WHS guidelines and procedures); plant, water and care for trees, shrubs, gardens; andundertake general maintenance of grounds care equipment such as mowers, brush cutters, tractors (as permanufacturers' service manuals) and arrange regular services.
- Ensure compliance with WHS requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment; safe storage andhandling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuels;
- Assist with a range of duties that include coordinating the removal and/or disposal of rubbish as required (doesnot include emptying of bins in agreed eating areas);
- Attend to/or arrange repairs and maintenance within the school, including those which relate to fences, paving,gates and irrigation; swimming pools (e.g. maintaining proper water quality, testing water, keeping records oftests, adjusting/adding chemicals as consistent with occupational, health and safety (WHS) guidelines andprocedures);
- 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; andprepare, mark and take general care of all outdoor sporting facilities (e.g. basketball, netball and tennis courts,cricket pitches, track and field areas).
- Work in the field laboratory where there is a junior agricultural course and an agricultural assistant is notemployed.
- Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the Principal,Business Manager or nominated delegate

**A mandatory requirement of this role is**:

- OO3 appointees must have possession of a Certificate III qualification or higher relevant to the tasks outlined, from a recognised institution under the Australian Qualification Framework or agreed equivalent which, in the opinion of the Director-General, Department of Education or delegate is acceptable.
- In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 a person is prohibited from working in regulated child-related employment unless the person holds a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

**How to Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 2-page response outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role. You can use the 'your role' section as a guide.

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).This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.