Riverview State School is seeking a proactive and motivated Schools Officer – Grounds and Facilities. As a Schools Officer, you will work autonomously to provide a wide range of services that ensure the school is maintained to a consistently high standard.
Your role is essential in ensuring the school environment is safe, functional, and welcoming for students, staff, and the community.
Successful applications will have practical experience maintaining school environments and demonstrate strong organisational skills with the ability to efficiently prioritise a mix of routine and unexpected tasks.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
This is a progressive 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 the salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.
Our School
Riverview State School is a thriving Prep to Year6 primary school built around the motto "Caring, Sharing and Working Together". We are a vibrant, multicultural community where every child's literacy, numeracy, social and emotional growth matters. Our classrooms are dynamic, engaging spaces where students learn independently, in small groups, and as a class using age‐appropriate pedagogy aligned with the Australian Curriculum. With excellent facilities, inclusive support programs, and a school culture that champions respect, high expectations and celebration of positive behaviour, Riverview is a warm, supportive place for both students and staff alike.
Your Role
* Maintain school ovals, gardens, and grounds including regular mowing, watering, pruning, weeding, and appropriate use of insecticides and fertilisers.
* Use, maintain, and service grounds care equipment such as mowers, brush cutters, tractors.
* Perform general maintenance and repairs, including those relating to furniture, equipment, locks and windows, gutters/drains, and buildings.
* Ensure compliance with WH&S standards, including equipment maintenance and the safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuels.
* Order and/or collect grounds care/cleaning supplies as authorised.
* Prepare, mark and maintain outdoor sporting facilities (e.g. basketball, cricket pitch, track and field areas).
* Assist with asset stock‐take, maintenance of the Chemwatch register, furniture distribution, and school banking.
* Carry out security duties such as locking/unlocking buildings and gates, and using school security systems.
* Support school events by preparing activity areas, assembly halls, and sporting facilities, and assisting with waste management and cleaning duties where required.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
The Perfect Fit
* Enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in their work.
* Is reliable, proactive, and safety conscious.
* Has an approach to problem solving and task management.
* Works well independently and as part of a team.
* Shares our values: inclusion, collaboration and care.
Submit 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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