Schools Officer, Grounds - Kilcoy State High School

Queensland Government; Moreton Bay; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilcoy State High School is seeking a practical, reliable and proactive person to join our school team as a Schools Officer - Grounds. The role focuses on well‑maintained grounds and facilities to support a safe, welcoming school environment.

This hands-on position requires practical grounds maintenance experience, strong WHS awareness, good organisation and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing to the broader school team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on grounds maintenance experience is required.
• Strong WHS awareness and safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards.
• Effective communication and collaboration within the school team.

Responsibilities

• Follow set instructions to perform day-to-day grounds tasks.
• Operate independently with routine duties, under supervision for non-routine tasks.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Work health and safety

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Kilcoy State High School is seeking a practical, reliable and proactive person to join our school team as a Schools Officer - Grounds. Someone who takes pride in their work and understands that well-maintained grounds and facilities contribute directly to the safe, effective and welcoming operation of the school.

About Us

Kilcoy State High School is a small rural high school providing quality secondary education to students in Years 7 - 12 from Woodford / Kilcoy and surrounding districts.

Our school motto "Success with Honour" encapsulates our ethos of achievement, pride and responsibility to all those in our school and wider community.

About The Role

This is a hands‑on position, you will have practical grounds maintenance experience, strong Workplace Health and Safety awareness, good organisational and problem‑solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards. You will communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of the broader school team.

Your Opportunity

As the Schools Officer, Grounds you will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of grounds to the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate.

You will perform a range of activities to ensure that the school is maintained to a high standard;

• Follow set instructions; and
• Have independence to perform a variety of day‑to‑day services that are routine in nature. However, the role receives regular supervision when undertaking duties that are non‑routine in nature.

Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required criteria.

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