The Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities supports the day-to-day operation and upkeep of the school by maintaining grounds, facilities, equipment, sporting areas and outdoor spaces, while also assisting with security, deliveries, stores, events and general school services.

The role undertakes routine maintenance, grounds care, safety checks, repairs and asset management, liaises with contractors and school staff, and ensures facilities and equipment are maintained safely and in accordance with relevant procedures.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification OO2, OO3
Workplace Location Cairns region
Job ad reference QLD/FNR702146/26T
Closing date 07-Oct-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 19 October 2027, unless otherwise determined
Contact person Naomi GIBB
Contact details (07) 4067 8333
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About us:

Babinda State School provides a continuous Prep to Year 12 pathway, supporting students through primary and secondary education and into further education, training or employment. The school offers strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and technology, supportive secondary learning, and flexible senior pathways including academic, vocational, TAFE, university, apprenticeships and traineeships.

Your opportunity:

As the Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities you will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of grounds and facilities 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.

As the Schools Officer,



Grounds and Facilities you will not be required to perform any task or repairs that would normally require the services of a qualified tradesperson.

Responsibilties include, but are 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; secure 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).
- Attend to/or arrange repairs and maintenance within the school, including those which relate to furniture and equipment; locks and windows; swimming pools (e.g. maintaining proper water quality, testing water, keeping records of tests, adjusting/adding chemicals as consistent with workplace, health and safety (WHS) guidelines and procedures); and school facilities.
- Provide basic maintenance of equipment specific to schools with students with disabilities.

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 a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.

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

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

Role Description

Information Package for Applicants

📌 Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities - Babinda State School (Cairns)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cairns