Grounds and Facilities Manager

About Brisbane State High School

State High students are surrounded by possibility and opportunity in many diverse areas of academia, sport, culture, international experience and community responsibility. This environment, coupled with high performance expectations and personalised attention, has led to an unparalleled record of success by our students. The school has a strong direction underpinned by four core values, learning, excellence, respect and public education.

Our great strength is the partnerships we forge between students, staff, parents and the wider community. These partnerships enable us to build on the strengths of tradition and performance and to live out our values and our commitment to providing a world-class education for every student.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Ability to prepare fields in advance and transition between three GPS sports. Ie. Cricket, Rugby & Football.
Knowledge of sports grounds management, preparation, and maintenance especially for cricket, rugby & football.
Ability to service and maintain grounds equipment and machinery.
Perform activities consistent with workplace, health and safety guidelines and procedures with regard to government facilities.
Maintenance and preparation of tennis/netball courts and surrounding amenities.
Liaise with contractors, P&C, Sub-Committee members & school staff.

Suitability Assessment Criteria

Knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, of sporting field management.
Ability to work autonomously and be self-driven.
Demonstrated ability to understand the work environment of a school, along with an awareness of the need for security in relation to buildings, access, personal property and equipment.
Ability to develop positive working relationships with team members; actively listen to colleagues liaising and establishing good working relationships with departmental staff, outside providers and contractors to implement and maintain facility operational management and provide services relevant to the operations of school.
Ability, or the skill to rapidly acquire the ability, to use and maintain school facilities, including the school security system; portable hand tools and computers with pre-established programs.
Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to undertake required procedures without intensive supervision.
A relevant Trade Certificate.

This position works outside of normal school terms and holiday entitlements will be negotiated in line with operational requirements. Working weeks will be flexible in line with home games being played on Saturdays during the GPS seasons. Some after hours and on call work may be required.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

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); and
A 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

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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