Schools Officer, 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 the Department:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision.

About Mabel Park State High School:
Mabel Park State High School is an extraordinary school which prides itself on delivering an exceptional education experience. We take great pride in the richness of our diversity, embracing the 71 cultures represented by our cohort, united in a community committed to inclusion, connection and belonging. Our reputation as a school, heavily invested in our students' academic wellbeing and our vision to be the most respected, admired and accomplished school, attracts the highest calibre of staff who are aligned in their commitment to the strong learning culture.

Your opportunity

As the Schools Officer, Facilities you will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of theschool by providing a high level of grounds care and support to the Principal, Business Manager or nominateddelegate. You will perform a range of activities to ensure that the school is maintained to a high standard; follow set instructions;and have independence to perform a variety of day to day services that are routine in nature. However, the role receivesregular supervision when undertaking duties that are non-routine in nature.

Responsibilities include:
Responsible for a range of day to day activities that may include delivering and collecting mail, parcels and documents; recording and delivering of messages; printing and photocopying; preparing classrooms for examinations and preparing activity/assembly halls, including moving/arranging furniture and seating; removing and relocating furniture from room to room; general store duties including receipting, opening up, checking, storing and distributing school supplies and stocks; 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 such as fetes, plays and major sporting events.
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).

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

To Apply:
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
Attach a 1-page 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).

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