Schools Officer, Grounds and 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 School
Coomera Springs State School is a family-oriented Prep to Year 6 school dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential. We work in partnership with parents and the local community to support a strong culture of learning, recognising and nurturing each child's unique talents. Our modern, environmentally conscious campus features digitally rich classrooms, flexible learning spaces, and sustainable design elements. Founded on the core values of Respect, Integrity, and Excellence, we combine traditional foundations in literacy, numeracy, and behaviour with innovative, future-focused teaching in a dynamic, high-demand, Enrolment Managed setting.
About the Role
As the Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities, you will play an essential role in maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming school environment that supports student learning and wellbeing. Working closely with the Principal, Business Manager, or delegated leader, you will carry out a range of tasks to ensure the school's grounds and facilities are kept to a high standard. This includes routine maintenance, minor repairs, and groundskeeping duties. While many tasks follow set procedures, you will also work independently and be trusted to manage day-to-day responsibilities. Your contribution helps create a clean, safe, and engaging environment for the entire school community.
Your Responsibilities
As the Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
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 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 (1-page maximum) 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.*