Schools Officer, Grounds

Goondiwindi State High School has a temporary full-time position available for a Schools Officer, Grounds to join our team.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-kept school environment.

If you are interested in this role, apply now

This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.

About the School

Goondiwindi State High School is a rural school of approximately 500 students and 85 staff, located on the Queensland-New South Wales border, four hours south-west of Brisbane. Guided by the values of Respect, Learning, Safety, and Achievement, staff and students work collaboratively to create a safe and supportive learning environment where every student can reach their potential. Our curriculum provides diverse learning experiences across core and elective subjects, helping junior students make informed senior pathway choices. Students also engage in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, achieving success in sport, culture, and leadership programs. Camps throughout high school focus on key developmental themes, including belonging, resilience, leadership, and teamwork, with senior students having the opportunity to participate in a cultural tour of an Australian capital city. Strong community connections, industry partnerships, and a successful work experience program ensure students are well-prepared for future pathways.

About the Role

As the Schools Officer, Grounds you will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of grounds care and support to the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate.

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 receives regular supervision when undertaking duties that are non-routine in nature.

As the Schools Officer, Grounds you will not be required to perform any task or repairs that would normally require the services of a qualified tradesperson.

Your Responsibilities

As the Schools Officer, Grounds, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with a range of duties that include coordinating the removal and/or disposal of rubbish as required (does not include emptying of bins in agreed eating areas).
• Attend to/or arrange repairs and maintenance within the school, including those which relate to fences, paving, gates and irrigation; swimming pools (e.g. maintaining proper water quality, testing water, keeping records of tests, adjusting/adding chemicals as consistent with workplace health and safety (WHS) guidelines and procedures).
• Order and/or collect general grounds care/cleaning supplies and materials as authorised by the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate; undertake ground improvement and enhancement activities; and prepare, mark and take general care of all outdoor sporting facilities (e.g. basketball, netball and tennis courts, cricket pitches, track and field areas).

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 (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.

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.