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

Queensland Department of Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Springwood State High School in Queensland is seeking a Schools Officer (Grounds and Facilities) to help maintain a safe, clean and well-presented school environment. The role involves supporting the upkeep of school grounds, facilities and outdoor areas for students, staff and the wider school community.

This is a progression position reflecting seniority with eligibility for advancement as criteria are met; salary rate shown reflects both classification ranges.

Responsibilities

• Undertake daily school support duties, including delivering mail and messages, photocopying, preparing classrooms and halls, moving furniture, managing stores, maintaining registers and assisting with stocktaking and asset records.
• Carry out school security duties, including operating security systems, banking school funds and locking and unlocking buildings within core hours.
• Maintain school grounds and facilities by clearing drains and gutters, collecting waste, coordinating rubbish removal, assisting with school events, undertaking grounds improvements and maintaining sporting areas, ovals, lawns and gardens.
• Coordinate and undertake general repairs and maintenance of school buildings, furniture, equipment and facilities, including swimming pools, while maintaining equipment records and ensuring workplace health and safety requirements are met.
• Liaise with the Principal, Business Manager, staff, students and external contractors regarding maintenance, repairs, lost property and facility damage, and order or collect authorised grounds care and cleaning supplies.

Job description

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

Queensland Department of Education - Springwood QLD

Join the team at Springwood State High School as a Schools Officer (Grounds and Facilities), helping maintain a safe, clean and well-presented school environment.

This hands-on role involves supporting the upkeep of school grounds, facilities and outdoor areas, contributing to a welcoming environment for students, staff and the wider school community.

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:

Situated 20 minutes south of Brisbane CBD, we are a co-educational school for years 7-12.

Our natural bushland setting and fantastic facilities provide an inspiring environment for our students to achieve academic excellence within a culture of care.

Whether our students are learning in our Performance Auditorium, the Fitness Centre, the eSports Hub, the student run café, the pool or our Innovation Centre, our stimulating learning environment provides unique curricular and co-curricular opportunities.

Your opportunity:

• Undertake daily school support duties, including delivering mail and messages, photocopying, preparing classrooms and halls, moving furniture, managing stores, maintaining registers and assisting with stocktaking and asset records.
• Carry out school security duties, including operating security systems, banking school funds and locking and unlocking buildings within core hours.
• Maintain school grounds and facilities by clearing drains and gutters, collecting waste, coordinating rubbish removal, assisting with school events, undertaking grounds improvements and maintaining sporting areas, ovals, lawns and gardens.
• Coordinate and undertake general repairs and maintenance of school buildings, furniture, equipment and facilities, including swimming pools, while maintaining equipment records and ensuring workplace health and safety requirements are met.
• Liaise with the Principal, Business Manager, staff, students and external contractors regarding maintenance, repairs, lost property and facility damage, and order or collect authorised grounds care and cleaning supplies. Also undertake field laboratory duties where required for junior agricultural courses when an agricultural assistant is not employed.

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.