Brisbane School of Distance Education is seeking a Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities to join the team!

Applicants that are flexible with change, willing to be part of a supportive and high achieving team and engage with the fundamental beliefs of the school are encouraged to apply.

This position is offered on a permanent part-time basis (0.27 FTE), working 20 hours per fortnight. The successful applicant will be required to work Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required criteria.

About Us

Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required criteria.

Our school is devoted to professional development and staff well-being, while upholding their motto of "each student succeeding".

The school is proud to be involved in the Rainbow Liaison Officer program, support students with all abilities and gender diversity within the school.

Brisbane School of Distance Education upholds the vision of the Proud at Work workforce strategy and believes the school should be an environment where staff and students feel safe, supported and valued for who they are.

Your Chance

This position maintains the school grounds and assists with maintaining school property.

This position will work as part of a team with other school officers and maintain the high standard of garden maintenance currently in place.

The role directly supports the Team Leader-Facilities and Business Manager in ensuring the school is presented well.

Responsibilities Include

- 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.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities. The Ideal Applicant Will Have The Following Skills

- Mowing and garden maintenance experience
- Ability to operate garden equipment in a safe manner adhering to WH&S; requirements
- Ability to problem solve, work as a team and be flexible

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 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.

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

📌 Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities - Brisbane School of Distance Education (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland