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 Moggill State School
Moggill State School is a Band 9 primary school. Established in 1866, Moggill State School has served an area that has seen growth from timber, farming, quarrying and mining to a thriving semi-rural and suburban residential area supporting a middle to upper socio-economic population. Moggill State School is located in the western suburbs of Brisbane and is part of the Metropolitan Region of Education Queensland.
About the Role
**Responsibilities include but not limited to**:

- Maintaining school grounds, including the maintenance of school ovals, grounds, gardens, regular blowing, mowing and watering.
- Regular service and general maintenance of grounds care equipment, such as mowers, brush cutters, tractors (as per manufacture's service manuals) or arrangement for service of equipment by approved providers.
- Moving furniture/heavy items around school and transporting classroom supplies to different locations within school.
- Attend to/or arrange repairs and maintenance within the school, including those which relate to fences, paving, gates and irrigation.
- You may be required to provide assistance in the maintenance of school's facilities including removal of graffiti and other minor works requirements.
- You will have a role on the schools HS&W Committee and be required to assist in the Schools Annual Safety Assessment.

About You
- Possess a desire to support student learning
- Willingness to undertake specific training to enhance skills as necessary
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a part of a team
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships and rapport with a diverse range of people
- Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, proactive and show initiative
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Hold a current Blue Card
- Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills
- Ability to think logically and solve problems
- Maintain strict confidentiality as per the Code of Conduct for Qld Public Servants

**Role Specific criteria**:

- Proven experience working with machinery, including maintenance and record keeping
- Knowledge of or ability to gain knowledge of tools and equipment including school tractor
- Demonstrated awareness of HS&W requirements
- Knowledge or ability to gain knowledge in school contractor sign in systems and work area access permits

Additional information
- A criminal history check will be initiated on the successful applicant.
- In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000, successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Check clearance (Blue Card).
- Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

How to Apply
- A maximum two-page response with details of your knowledge, skills and abilities, outlining your suitability for this role.
- A resume with a minimum of two referees, one being your current supervisor.

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Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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