Schools Officer

Queensland Department of Education; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education at Mudgeeraba State School on the Gold Coast invites applications for a Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities. You’ll help maintain a safe, clean, welcoming environment for students and staff, including grounds upkeep, room preparation and asset records.

This progressional role progresses from the lower classification with eligibility for advancement after criteria are met.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily operational tasks, including mail distribution, printing, preparing rooms and halls, moving furniture, managing school supplies and maintaining registers and asset records.

Job description

Queensland Department of Education - Queensland

Join Mudgeeraba State School as a Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities, and play an important role in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and the wider school community.

Put your practical skills to use while supporting the upkeep of school grounds, facilities and equipment.

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:

Mudgeeraba State School is a welcoming community primary school committed to inspiring, educating and supporting every child to achieve their best.

Guided by the values of kindness, honesty and integrity, the school promotes high standards of teaching and learning, inclusive opportunities and a strong sense of community.

Its focus on respect, positive behaviour and helping every student succeed creates a supportive environment for students, staff and families alike.

Your opportunity:

• Complete daily operational tasks, including mail distribution, printing, preparing rooms and halls, moving furniture, managing school supplies and maintaining registers and asset records.
• Perform school security duties, including maintaining security systems, depositing school funds and locking and unlocking buildings during core hours.
• Maintain school grounds and facilities by clearing drains and gutters, removing rubbish, assisting with school events, arranging repairs and maintaining equipment, furniture, windows, locks and swimming pools.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following workplace health and safety requirements, safely handling and storing chemicals and fuels, identifying hazards, maintaining tools and equipment, and liaising with relevant staff and tradespersons regarding maintenance issues.
• Undertake groundskeeping duties, including mowing and maintaining ovals, caring for lawns, gardens and trees, preparing and marking sporting facilities, maintaining groundskeeping equipment, ordering authorised supplies and working in the field laboratory 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.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.