Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities - Mudgeeraba State School

Queensland Government; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Mudgeeraba State School is seeking a dedicated Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities to help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students and staff. The role covers daily operational tasks, security duties and hands-on maintenance across grounds and facilities.

You will manage room set-ups, assets, and routine repairs, while adhering to safety standards and school policies. This permanent position offers progression opportunities within the Department of Education.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping and facilities maintenance.
• Ability to perform security duties as part of school operations.
• Experience with asset records and office administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 on-site pool and chemical maintenance.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Facilities maintenance

Security duties

Asset records management

Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

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 on-site pool and chemical maintenance.

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.

Occupational group Education & Training