Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities

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**:
What makes our school special is our engaged students, enthusiastic staff, connections with the community, partnerships with parents and our commitment to 'Creating a Bright Future' for every student. Our values of 'Be Responsible', 'Be Respectful and 'Be Your Best' capture the essence of what our school is about.

**About the Role**:
You will perform a range of activities to ensure that the school is maintained to a high standard; follow set instructions; and have independence to perform a variety of day-to-day services that are routine in nature. However, the role receives regular supervision when undertaking duties that are non-routine in nature. As the Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities you will not be required to perform any task or repairs that would normally require the services of a qualified tradesperson.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain Facilities
- Ability to conduct minor repairs and maintenance to Grounds and Facilities (except jobs that require a qualified tradesperson)
- Assist with clearing and hosing of drains and gutters and waste management
- Capability to perform activities consistent with workplace, health and safety guidelines
- Ability to liaise with various internal and external personnel (e.g. tradespersons) on a variety of repair and maintenance issues
- Responsible for a range of activities required by administration team, including management of deliveries to the school, deposit of school funds to the bank, preparing classrooms for examinations and preparing assembly halls including moving/arranging furniture and seating; removing and relocating furniture from room to room, maintain various registers and stocktaking and recording/engraving of school equipment/furniture and assets.
- Oversee maintenance of school ovals through mowing, watering and soil maintenance and grounds care.
- Work in a team with the Schools Officer, Facilities.

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

- 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.

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.

**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 1-pg 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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