Schools Officer, Grounds

Kruger State School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Schools Officer - Grounds & Facilities to join our team. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining school grounds and facilities, and have the relevant skills and experience, we encourage you to apply. This temporary position is expected to commence on 1 September 2025 and conclude on 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined.

Apply now to contribute to a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained school environment.

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
Kruger State School is a proud community of excellence, offering high-quality education from Prep to Year 6. We are committed to academic achievement, the performing arts, and sporting success, all within a safe and supportive environment. As part of Queensland's responsive public education system, we work in partnership with families and the wider community to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed for future success. Our strong traditions of learning excellence, positive relationships, cultural and sporting engagement, and professional collaboration ensure that every child is supported to grow, achieve and thrive at Kruger.

Our Ideal Candidate
It is highly desirable, but not mandatory, that our next candidate has experience in the following:

• Operating machinery and tools effectively (e.g., tractors, mowers, etc.)
• Working independently and being results-driven
• Meeting the physical demands of the job
• Being approachable, helpful, and a team player
• Having prior experience in schools (preferred but not essential)

Your Responsibilities
As the Schools Officer, Grounds & Facilities - Kruger State School, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for a range of day-to-day activities that include maintenance of school ovals through regular mowing, watering, and soil maintenance; lawn and garden maintenance, including regular weeding and the use of appropriate insecticides and fertilisers where necessary; and planting, watering, and caring for trees, shrubs, and gardens.
• Undertake general maintenance of grounds care equipment such as mowers, brush cutters, and tractors (as per manufacturers' service manuals), and arrange regular servicing.
• Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements, including maintenance of a safe work environment and safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers, and fuel.
• 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), setting up for school activities and events, and moving school resources, furniture, and equipment.
• Attend to, or arrange, repairs and maintenance within the school, including those related to fences, paving, gates, and irrigation.
• Responsible for some administrative duties, such as physical receiving of goods, daily banking and postage, and maintaining an electronic jobs list.

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) 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.

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.

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Education & Training