The School Officer – Grounds and Facilities at Kowanyama State School will make a visible, hands‐on impact each day. As part of our dedicated team, your work will be visible, appreciated and impactful — contributing directly to a learning environment where students from Kindy to Year 10 thrive.
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 are we?
Kowanyama State School is located in the remote Indigenous community of Kowanyama on the western side of Cape York Peninsula, near the Gulf of Carpentaria. The School is a Kindy‐Year 10 community school with an enrolment of approximately 220 students and is situated 600 km north‐west of Cairns in a community of approximately 1,200 people.
Step Into Your Next Chapter
* 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 view the attached role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Essential Qualities Of The Successful Candidate
* 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 manage competing priorities
* Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety practices
* Practical problem‐solving skills and initiative
* Ability to undertake physical work
* Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or ability to obtain
Please note, there is NO housing associated with this role. You must live in community to be considered.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Occupational group: Education & Training
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