Eoi - Schools Officer - Somerset Hills State School

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.
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months
**About the school**:
Somerset Hills State School is small primary school located in the heart of the Brisbane Metropolitan North Region, in the suburb of Stafford Heights. We pride ourselves on providing local children with an outstanding education. At Somerset Hills State School, we are committed to delivering our purpose through; innovative and inclusive teaching practices that cater for each individual, a positive culture for learning where relationships between staff, students, parents and community are integral to every child realising their potential, curriculum and wellbeing programs that facilitate the development of self-awareness, effective communication, collaboration, resilience, complex thinking skills and citizenship, a belief that for every year of schooling, each child achieves a year of growth, regardless of their starting point. Our school's purpose, vision and values are delivered by a dedicated team of professionals.
**About the Role**:Responsibilities include**:

- Attend to/or arrange repairs and maintenance within the school, including those which relate to furniture and equipment; locks and windows; swimming pools (e.g. maintaining proper water quality, testing water, keeping records of tests, adjusting/adding chemicals as consistent with occupational, health and safety (WHS) guidelines and procedures); and school facilities.
- Be competent operating machinery and tools for grounds maintenance and minor maintenance and repairs of facilities.
- Responsible for a range of day to day activities that may include delivering and collecting mail, parcels and documents; recording and delivering of messages; preparing activity/assembly halls, including moving/arranging furniture and seating; removing and relocating furniture from room to room; maintaining various registers; and stocktaking and recording/engraving of school equipment/furniture and assets.
- 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); assist with requirements for significant events.
- Communicate and discuss with Principal/Business Manager or nominated delegate on matters regarding periodic maintenance of facilities.
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment; bring to appropriate attention any safety hazards; manage equipment records; and maintain tools and equipment for repair services (as per manufacturer's service manual).

This position is a temporary role until 27 June 2024 unless otherwise determined.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
**Interested? To Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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).
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