Schools Officer, Grounds - Glenmore State High School

About our School:

Our school is an inclusive secondary school providing quality education for students from year 7 to 12. We offer a wide range of subjects to prepare our students for the transition from school to their chosen future pathway. Built with a strong reputation of caring for our students, our vision is to inspire growth, positive well-being and quality outcomes for all. We have a strong belief that all students are able to experience success when they are provided with a safe, structured learning environment with clear expectations for behaviour and attendance. We purposefully teach and reward students by the behaviour expectations that underpin our school values in every setting. These values are Respect, Responsibility and Excellence.

About the Role:

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 care and support 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:

• Maintain school grounds, gardens, ovals and sporting facilities, including mowing, watering, planting and grounds improvement activities.
• Conduct minor repairs and maintenance to facilities, irrigation systems, pools and grounds equipment.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, including safe chemical and fuel handling.
• Coordinate rubbish removal and manage grounds supplies, materials and equipment servicing.
• Support agricultural program activities where required.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply:

• 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 in response to the attached role description.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.

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.