Schools Officer

Queensland Department of Education; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education – Cairns QLD is seeking a Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities to support the day-to-day operation of the school by maintaining grounds, facilities, equipment and outdoor spaces, and by assisting with security, deliveries, stores, events and general school services.

The role undertakes routine maintenance, grounds care, safety checks, repairs and asset management, liaises with contractors and school staff, and ensures facilities and equipment are maintained

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance of grounds, facilities and equipment
• Assist with security, deliveries, stores and event support
• Liaise with contractors and school staff
• Maintain safety, asset records and safe work practices
• Non-trade tasks under supervision for non-routine duties

Job description

Queensland Department of Education – Cairns QLD

The Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities supports the day-to-day operation and upkeep of the school by maintaining grounds, facilities, equipment, sporting areas and outdoor spaces, while also assisting with security, deliveries, stores, events and general school services.

The role undertakes routine maintenance, grounds care, safety checks, repairs and asset management, liaises with contractors and school staff, and ensures facilities and equipment are maintained safely and in accordance with relevant procedures.

About us:

Babinda State School provides a continuous Prep to Year 12 pathway, supporting students through primary and secondary education and into further education, training or employment. The school offers strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and technology, supportive secondary learning, and flexible senior pathways including academic, vocational, TAFE, university, apprenticeships and traineeships.

Your opportunity:

As the Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities you will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of grounds and facilities to the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate.

You will perform a range of activities to ensure that the school is maintained to a high standard; follow set instructions; and have independence to perform a variety of day-to-day services that are routine in nature. However, the role receives regular supervision when undertaking duties that are non-routine in nature.

As the Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities you will not be required to perform any task or repairs that would normally require the services of a qualified tradesperson.

Responsibilties include, but are not limited to:

• 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).
• Attend to/or arrange repairs and maintenance within the school, including those which relate to furniture and equipment; locks and windows; swimming pools (e.g. maintaining proper water quality, testing water, keeping records of tests, adjusting/adding chemicals as consistent with workplace, health and safety (WHS) guidelines and procedures); and school facilities.
• Provide basic maintenance of equipment specific to schools with students with disabilities.

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.

Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required criteria.