Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities - Kowanyama State School

Permanent job recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/FNR684374/26P

Closing date April 17, 2026

Location Far North Qld

Status Permanent

Contact 07 4083 7333

About this job

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, that is located 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.

Situated 600km North West of Cairns the community of approximately 1200 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.

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.