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.

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About the School

Calamvale Community College is a large, diverse state school offering education from Prep to Year 12, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme. The school focuses on developing critical thinking, curiosity and problem-solving skills, while fostering cross-cultural awareness and global mindedness. With strong language programs in Mandarin, French and Japanese, as well as pathways to university and vocational careers, Calamvale supports a wide range of student interests and strengths. The College is committed to the IB learner profile attributes, promoting responsible and well-rounded students prepared to contribute locally and globally.

About The Role

As the Schools Officer - Grounds and Facilities, you will support the efficient operation and presentation of the school by maintaining the grounds and facilities to a high standard. Reporting to the Principal, Business Manager, or nominated delegate, you will carry out a range of routine tasks independently while following set instructions. You will receive supervision for non-routine duties but are expected to manage day-to-day responsibilities with mínimal direction. Please note that this role does not include tasks or repairs requiring a qualified tradesperson.

Your Responsibilities

As the Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Support a variety of security duties at the school that involve using and maintaining the school security systems; banking of school funds (this does not refer to the collection, receipt, or reconciliation of funds, but rather to the transport and depositing of funds at the appropriate banking institution); and locking and unlocking buildings (within core hours).
Assist with a range of duties that include clearing and hosing of drains and gutters; collection of waste, food and paper on school grounds as agreed by relevant staff and the Principal, Business Manager and/or nominated delegate; undertaking immediate action cleaning duties (outside the normal operating hours of the school's cleaning staff); coordinating the removal and/or disposal of rubbish as required (does not include emptying of bins in agreed eating areas); assist with requirements for significant events such as fetes, plays and major sporting events.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.

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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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