Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities

Be part of the MacGregor State High School community, where diversity, innovation, and a commitment to excellence empower our students to be The Best We Can Be.

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate professional to join our team and inspire our students to thrive academically, culturally, and socially.

Bring your expertise and enthusiasm to a school that values collaboration, creativity, and making a positive impact.

About the Role

As the Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities, you will play a vital role in maintaining the school's environment to a high standard. Reporting directly to the Principal, Business Manager, or a nominated delegate, you will perform a variety of routine and non-routine tasks to ensure the school remains a safe, clean, and welcoming space for students, staff, and visitors. While working independently on day-to-day activities, you will also collaborate with others to support the school's operations and events.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Maintain school grounds and gardens, including mowing, watering, weeding, planting, and general upkeep.
• Assist with the set-up and pack-down for school events, exams, and assemblies.
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance to furniture, fixtures, and equipment within non-trade scope.
• Support school security by locking/unlocking buildings and monitoring systems.
• Operate and maintain grounds care equipment safely, ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety standards.

About You

The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate:

• A strong work ethic and dedication to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming school environment.
• Hands-on experience in groundskeeping or general maintenance, preferably in a school or similar setting.
• The ability to work independently and follow established procedures effectively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with staff, students, and tradespeople.
• An understanding of workplace health and safety practices and procedures.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative school community.
• A varied and hands-on role with opportunities to contribute directly to the learning environment.
• Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth.
• Stable employment within the Queensland public education system.

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

How to apply:

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