Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities - Brightwater State School

Queensland Government; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightwater State School is seeking a reliable Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities to join our school community. The role is permanent part-time (0.20 FTE), 15.20 hours per fortnight, working Fridays and shared with another officer who works Monday to Thursday.

The ideal candidate enjoys outdoor work, problem solving and keeping the school environment safe and ready for learning. This position works under the direction of a Facilities Manager representing Aspire Schools and the PPP

Qualifications

• Experience in school grounds and facilities is preferred.
• Ability to work Fridays and independently.
• Commitment to WHS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide general school operational support (mail, supplies, stock control, furniture setup).
• Support school security and access control, including banking of school funds.
• Undertake grounds and facility maintenance (cleaning, drains, gutters, event setup).
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance of buildings, equipment, furniture, windows and locks.
• Maintain school grounds and sporting facilities (mowing, gardening, watering).
• Ensure WHS compliance and safe storage of chemicals, fuel and equipment.
• Liaise with staff, tradespeople and students regarding maintenance and facility issues.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Facilities maintenance

Security systems

Stock control

WHS compliance

Job description

Brightwater State School is seeking a motivated Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities to join our school community!

This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.20 FTE), 15.20 hours per fortnight.

About Brightwater State School

Brightwater State School is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) school. This means our school's facilities and grounds are owned by Aspire Schools and leased back over a period of 30 years by the Department of Education (DoE).

About The Role

Whilst the position will align with DoE's role description, there will be the added dimension of working very closely with and under the direction of a Facilities Manager who represents Aspire Schools and the PPP concept.

We are seeking a reliable and proactive School's Officer, Grounds and Facilities, to join our team on Fridays. This role is shared with another School's Officer who works Monday to Thursday.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, solving practical problems, being outdoors and takes pride in keeping the school environment safe, functional and ready for learning.

Responsibilities Include

• Provide general school operational support, including mail, supplies, stock control, furniture setup.
• Support school security, including security systems, building access and banking of school funds.
• Undertake grounds and facility maintenance, including cleaning, waste removal, drains, gutters and event setup.
• Perform and coordinate repairs and maintenance of buildings, equipment, furniture, windows and locks.
• Maintain school grounds and sporting facilities, including mowing, gardening, watering and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure WHS compliance, including safe handling and storage of chemicals, fuel and equipment.
• Liaise with staff, tradespeople and students regarding maintenance, lost property and facility issues.

Please refer to 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.

Occupational group Education & Training