EOI - Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities - Brisbane Central State

Brisbane Central State School is seeking a dedicated and hands-on Schools Officer to help maintain our vibrant and heritage-listed school environment. With access to a fully equipped, well-resourced tool shed, you'll have everything you need to keep our grounds and facilities in top condition. Be part of a supportive team at one of Queensland's oldest and most culturally diverse schools, where history meets modern learning.

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

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:

Brisbane Central is one of the oldest state schools in Queensland that is still operating, proudly celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Established in 1875, the school has a rich history and continues to play an important role in the local community. Some of its original buildings have been officially classified as heritage-listed, reflecting their historical and architectural significance. Today, Brisbane Central is a vibrant, inclusive, and multicultural school community that welcomes students from all over the world with open arms. Located in the heart of Brisbane, the school fosters a warm and supportive environment where diversity is celebrated, and every student is encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

The successful applicant will need to be able to manage the maintenance of facilities including buildings, environment and classroom.

• 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 in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.