Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities

Noosa District State High School is seeking two reliable and motivated Schools Officers (Grounds and Facilities) to support the upkeep and presentation of our school campuses.

Position 1 - Permanent full-time based at our Cooroy campus

Position 2 - Temporary full-time until 30 January 2026, based at our Pomona campus

In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining a safe, clean, and well-presented school environment. You will carry out a variety of routine grounds and facilities tasks under general supervision and contribute to the smooth daily operations of the school. Please note tasks requiring qualified
tradespersons are not part of this role.

If you're hands-on, take pride in your work, and enjoy being part of a school community, 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.

Who We Are:

Noosa District State High School is a vibrant, dual-campus secondary school located in the scenic townships of Cooroy and Pomona on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. With a proud history dating back to 1963, the school offers a broad range of academic, vocational, and co-curricular opportunities designed to support every student's individual pathway. Known for its inclusive culture and strong ties to the local community, Noosa District State High School provides a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best and become confident, capable citizens.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• 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.
• Support a variety of security duties at the school that involve using and maintaining the school security systems; banking of school funds (this does not refer to the collection, receipt, or reconciliation of funds, but rather to the transport and depositing of funds at the appropriate banking institution); and locking and unlocking buildings (within core hours).
• 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); coordinating the removal and/or disposal of rubbish as required (does not include emptying of bins in agreed eating areas); assist with requirements for significant events such as fetes, plays and major sporting events.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment; safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuel; bring to appropriate attention any safety hazards; manage equipment records; and maintain tools and equipment for repair services (as per manufacturers' service manuals).

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• 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.