Schools Officer (Grounds and Facilities) - Moranbah State High School

EDUCATION QUEENSLAND; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Moranbah State High School is recruiting for a hands-on Grounds and Facilities role within the Education Queensland network. The position involves maintaining grounds, ovals and gardens, plus routine safety checks and incident reporting in a busy school environment.

The role requires basic computer skills, the ability to manage registers, and effective communication with the broader school team. Applicants should be prepared to work collaboratively and maintain safe, welcoming grounds for

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate school registers.
• Hands-on role requiring independence and proactive problem-solving.
• Good communication and teamwork within the school facilities team.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, edging, brush cutting, watering, weeding and maintaining lawns and landscaped areas.
• Maintain the school oval and outdoor sporting areas, including irrigation and field prep.
• Monitor irrigation systems and identify faults needing maintenance.
• Check grounds each morning for hazards, rubbish, wildlife or other issues.
• Inspect and repair fences, gates, locks, windows, lighting and related facilities.
• Set up and pack down furniture and equipment for events.
• Maintain records and registers of facilities, equipment and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mowing

Edge trimming

Irrigation maintenance

Record keeping

Tools

IPad

Computer programs

Job description

Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required criteria.About us:Moranbah State High School is a busy and growing secondary school.With a large school site, multiple teaching facilities, sporting areas and landscaped grounds the Ground and Facilities team plays an important role in maintain a safe, functional and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.About the RoleThis is a hands-on position requiring someone who can manage routine tasks independently, identifying emerging maintenance and safety issues, communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of the broader school team.Basic computer skills are important as the role includes the ability to maintain accurate school registers and use of computer programs and IPAD's for established processes.Key Responsibilities:Mowing, edging, brush cutting, watering, weeding and maintaining lawns, gardens and landscaped areasMaintaining the school oval and outdoor sporting areas, including mowing, water, soil maintenance and preparation of facilities for sporting activitiesMonitoring of irrigation systems and identifying faults or maintenance requirementsChecking school grounds each morning for hazards, rubbish, wildlife activity, damage or other issues requiring attentionClearing drains and gutters and ensuring outdoor areas remain safe and functionalMonitoring fences, gates, locks, windows, lighting and other facilities and repairing or arranging external maintenance if requiredCompleting minor maintenance and repairs that are within the scope of the roleSetting up and packing down furniture, seating and equipment for school activities, assemblies, exams and eventsAssisting with the movement of furniture, equipment and deliveries throughout the school.Maintaining accurate records and registers relating to facilities, equipment and maintenance, including SOPS and maintenance registersWorking through allocated facilities requests and providing updates on progress or completion of jobsCompleting school improvement and grounds enhancement projectsUndertaking other reasonable grounds and facilities duties as directed by the Business ManagerPlease view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.Interested? To Apply:Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.