If you take pride in creating a safe, welcoming well‐maintained environment for students and staff, have a strong attention to detail, the School Officer - Grounds and Facilities role offers the opportunity to make a visible, hands‐on impact every single day.
As part of a dedicated team, your work will be visible and impactful – contributing directly to a learning environment where students from Prep to Year 12 can thrive.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
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.
Who We Are
Our College opened in 2006, offering a P‐12 structure.
This opportunity allows for our students to experience a seamless transition that helps support both academic and social outcomes.
It provides students with an opportunity to enrich their learning through access to an extensive range of facilities and expert staff.
We also ensure that the design and delivery of quality learning experiences are relevant and appropriate to our students.
Step Into Your Next Chapter
As the Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities you will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of grounds and facilities 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.
Responsibilities Include
* Maintain school grounds, gardens, and outdoor areas to a high standard
* Perform routine maintenance, minor repairs and basic handyman tasks
* Ensure facilities are safe, clean and compliant with workplace health and safety requirements
* Assist with set‐up and pack‐down for school events and activities
* Monitor and maintain equipment, tools and maintenance schedules
* Liaise with line managers and contractors as required
* Proactively identify maintenance issues and report or address them promptly
Please review the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Essential
* Demonstrated experience in grounds keeping, facilities maintenance or a similar hands‐on role
* Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
* Ability to work independently and also a part of a team manage and manage competing priorities
* Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety practices
* Practical problem‐solving skills and initiative
* Ability to undertake physical work
Desirable
* Experience working in a school or education setting
* Experience operating grounds equipment (mowers, brush cutters, etc.)
* Basic computer skills for maintenance reporting systems
Suibmit Your Application
* 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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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
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