Eoi - Schools Officer (Grounds And Facilities) - Hervey Bay Special School, Education

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hervey Bay Special School in Kawungan, Fraser Coast, is inviting expressions of interest for a temporary vacancy with a 12-month ceiling and potential progression to the next classification once criteria are met.

The role covers routine school support, security, grounds maintenance, repairs and coordination with Principal, Business Manager, staff and contractors. Open to Queensland Government employees; recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day school support duties, including mail delivery, photocopying, preparing classrooms and halls, moving furniture, managing school supplies, maintaining registers and recording assets.
• Assist with school security, including operating security systems, banking school funds and locking/unlocking buildings within core hours.
• Maintain school grounds and facilities, including clearing drains and gutters, collecting and disposing of rubbish, assisting with events, and maintaining sporting areas, ovals, lawns and gardens.
• Undertake and coordinate repairs and maintenance of school buildings, furniture, equipment and facilities, including swimming pools and disability-specific equipment, following health and safety requirements.
• Liaise with the Principal, Business Manager, staff, students and external contractors regarding maintenance, repairs, lost property and facility damage; order grounds care and cleaning supplies and assist with junior agricultural course lab work.

Job description

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.

About us:

Hervey Bay Special School is a welcoming Prep to Year 12 specialist school located in Kawungan on the Fraser Coast, supporting students with disability through tailored educational programs.

Guided by its motto, “Learning Together, Growing Together”, the school places a strong emphasis on personalised learning, student wellbeing, communication and independence.

With a focus on collaboration and creating a supportive environment, the school is committed to helping every student achieve their individual potential.

Your opportunity:

• Complete day-to-day school support duties, including mail delivery, photocopying, preparing classrooms and halls, moving furniture, managing school supplies, maintaining registers and recording school assets.
• Assist with school security, including operating security systems, banking school funds and locking and unlocking buildings within core hours.
• Maintain school grounds and facilities, including clearing drains and gutters, collecting and disposing of rubbish, assisting with school events, improving grounds and maintaining sporting areas, ovals, lawns and gardens.
• Undertake and coordinate repairs and maintenance of school buildings, furniture, equipment and facilities, including swimming pools and equipment specific to students with disabilities, while following workplace health and safety requirements.
• Liaise with the Principal, Business Manager, staff, students and external contractors regarding maintenance, repairs, lost property and facility damage. Order authorised grounds care and cleaning supplies and undertake field laboratory duties where required for junior agricultural courses.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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.