Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities - Marshall Road State School

About this role

About the School:

Marshall Road State School is a welcoming community where learning, connection and opportunity thrive. From our strong values and rich history to our vibrant student leadership program, we offer an environment where every child is supported to grow, belong and succeed. Families choose our school for its inclusive culture, dedicated staff and wide range of academic, artistic and leadership opportunities that empower students to reach their full potential. With safe access points, clear policies and a committed team, Marshall Road State School provides a nurturing, well‑organised setting where students can flourish every day.

About the role:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for a range of day to day activities that may include delivering and collecting mail, parcels and documents; recording and delivering of messages; printing and photocopying; preparing classrooms for examinations and preparing activity/assembly halls, including moving/arranging furniture and seating; removing and relocating furniture from room to room; general store duties including receipting, opening up, checking, storing and distributing school supplies and stocks; maintaining various registers; and stocktaking and recording/engraving of school equipment/furniture and assets.

• Support a variety of security duties at the school that involve using and maintaining the school security systems; banking of school funds (this does not refer to the collection, receipt, or reconciliation of funds, but rather to the transport and depositing of funds at the appropriate banking institution); and locking and unlocking buildings (within core hours).

• Assist with a range of duties that include clearing and hosing of drains and gutters; collection of waste, food and paper on school grounds as agreed by relevant staff and the Principal, Business Manager and/or nominated delegate; undertaking immediate action cleaning duties (outside the normal operating hours of the school's cleaning staff); coordinating the removal and/or disposal of rubbish as required (does not include emptying of bins in agreed eating areas); assist with requirements for significant events such as fetes, plays and major sporting events.

• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment; safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuel; bring to appropriate attention any safety hazards; manage equipment records; and maintain tools and equipment for repair services (as per manufacturers' service manuals).

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

Applicants should outline their relevant experience, skills, and knowledge in grounds maintenance, facilities maintenance, trade support, or related areas within their resume. Examples of experience operating equipment, undertaking minor repairs, maintaining outdoor spaces, or working within a school or community environment will be highly regarded.

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.