Maintenance Officer

The Rockhampton Grammar School is seeking a dedicated and proactive Full-Time Maintenance Officer to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

The Rockhampton Grammar School was founded in 1881 and is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, educating and caring for students from Prep to Year 12, as well as the Early Learning Years and is Queensland's largest boarding school. The Rockhampton Grammar School has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields over the past 144 years. The School has a total enrolment of over 1,500 (Prep to Year 12) students who are exposed to our broad curriculum, giving effect to our commitment of Grow in Character and Scholarship.

We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

At The Rockhampton Grammar School, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where students thrive both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. Join us at The Rockhampton Grammar School and be a part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education The School values co-curricular involvement and provide a wide variety of opportunities for staff in this regard.

POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Officer

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Facilities

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time

BASIC FUNCTION: Provide a wide range of services across campuses including (but not limited to), building maintenance work, support to events/functions, office relocations on campuses, room set up and refurbishment, grounds maintenance tasks, assistance with delivery of equipment

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Maintenance Officer is to provide 'all round' support to the functional operations of facilities maintenance. You will be required to be flexible in an often-changing work environment and you will, at times, undertake the full range of duties as scheduled by the Maintenance Supervisor or their delegate. You will be required to work independently and as a team, as required.

You are responsible for:

• Undertake general Building maintenance work including handyman tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure the School assets and property are kept to a high standard.
• Undertaking general services across the School (e.g. office moves for staff, set up for events and functions, assist with furniture relocation);
• Provide support to Contractors & Service providers. Assistance to be provided to other Trades staff; Builders, Plumbers, or Electricians, as required.
• Ensure Safe Work Methods and good housekeeping practices are followed to ensure the safety of the workplace in the execution of tasks.
• Perform minor maintenance and servicing of tools and equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Perform pre-use inspections & Fleet Vehicle cleaning, washing and minor maintenance to ensure vehicles & buggies are fit for purpose.
• Undertake general disposal of redundant items as required, which includes clearing rubbish from the School campus and properties to ensure the high presentation standards of the School are maintained.
• Ensure all documentation (e.g. job cards, timesheets, consignments, material safety datasheets, and goods received) is promptly and accurately completed/maintained.
• Be proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Be proactive in addressing emergent issues within your area of responsibility.
• Any other duties as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Contribute to regular meetings:

• Participate & contribute to pre-start toolbox meetings with other team members to ensure tasks are communicated, prioritised, and understood to enable staff to safely perform their duties.
• Contribute to the improvement of School safety by identifying and reporting observations to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Attend site meetings as directed.

N.B This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Workplace, Health and Safety requirements and demonstrated ability to work in compliance with WH&S provisions.
• Ability to plan, organise, resolve problems, and prioritise work to meet strict deadlines and the ability to accommodate urgent and unplanned work with limited guidance, often without direct supervision in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated work ethic and attention to detail with the ability to liaise with staff and clients at all levels
• Ability to act on initiative, dealing with unexpected problems that arise.
• Willingness to take personal responsibility for standard of work carried out.
• To undertake any training relevant to your role.
• Manual handling and physical activity are an inherent requirement for this position. A suitable level of physical fitness and health is a requirement and must be maintained.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Relevant trade qualification.
• Experience in the maintenance of buildings and fixtures and some construction experience.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Police Check
• Safeguarding Children Online Training Certificate
• Open Manual Driver's with an "LR" (light rigid) or higher License – desirable
• First Aid – desirable
• WHSQ Construction Induction Card - desirable

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The School takes child protection seriously, and as a staff member or volunteer of The Rockhampton Grammar School, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Practice and Behaviour Guidelines. You will receive a copy of these guidelines as part of the induction process.

Therefore, as a part of your duties and responsibilities, you are also required to:

• Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people;
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services;
• Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe;
• Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge;
• Act as a positive role model for children and young people;
• Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management;
• Maintain valid "working with children" documentation;
• Undergo periodic "national criminal history record" checks;
• Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The successful applicant will be subject to a "Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check" where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks qualification check and professional registration checks.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position - please 'apply now' by emailing

Please submit the following compulsory items:

• Cover Letter, indicating why you are applying for this position and detailing your experience;
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with the contact details of two work related referees;
• RGS Application for Employment Form.

Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00pm, Wednesday 3 September 2025 and will be reviewed as they are received.

Enquiries should be directed to Robin Fay (Maintenance Supervisor) on

*Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

*The Rockhampton Grammar School reserves the right to amend this Position Description at its discretion in accordance with any Safeguarding of Children, legislative and/or operational requirements