Temporary Gse2

**Department for Education**
**Job reference**: 671742
**Location**: 5107 - PARAFIELD GARDENS
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

Parafield Gardens Primary School has been recognised as a United Nations Global Peace School since 2008. We work together peacefully, to make good choices and display the peace initiatives by Caring for Ourselves, Caring for Others and Caring for the Environment.

Our community is made up of families from around the world with more than 40 different languages spoken at home. We have built a community where children and families feel valued, supported, respected, provided for and included. We value a learning culture that is centred around each child, social responsibility, a healthy lifestyle and personal excellence.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic grounds and facilities officer to join our team

This position will be for 25 hours per week.

**What you will do**:

- Coordinate and ensure preparation, mowing and maintenance of school ovals including layout and line marking
- Manage effective and efficient irrigation and watering systems on both campuses
- Coordinate and ensure basic garden maintenance as required. e.g. pruning, weeding spraying and fertilising
- Ensure building and grounds security
- Repairs and or minor works to be conducted in light of OHS&W legislation

**What you will bring**:

- Previous experience in a grounds, maintenance or facilities role
- Knowledge of how to carry out basic maintenance and repair tasks on a range of equipment
- Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to promoting and creating a safe and inclusive work environment; and the legislative requirements of equal Opportunity and Work Health and Safety legislation
- Experience in a school setting or community-based organisation.

**Why choose us?**
- Professional development and improvement are at the heart of our educational community
- Collaborative team and supportive working environment
- Forge meaningful partnerships with local community organisations and families.

**Applications close**: 21/05/2025 6:00 PM

**Flexibility Statement**
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.