Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities at Palmview State Secondary College

About the Role

Join Palmview State Secondary College as a Schools Officer responsible for Grounds and Facilities, contributing to maintaining a vibrant, secure, and welcoming campus environment that supports student development. This varied role combines grounds upkeep, facilities management, and operational assistance to benefit the school community.

Institution Overview

Palmview State Secondary College offers an inclusive and forward-thinking educational atmosphere, dedicated to students' academic, social, and emotional growth. Guided by the principles "We Trust, We Connect, We Grow," the school promotes positive relationships, constructive behaviour, and teamwork, encouraging students to become confident learners and active community members.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage routine tasks including delivery and collection of mail, parcels, and documents, handling messages, and performing printing and photocopying duties.
• Prepare classrooms for examinations and arrange activity or assembly halls by organizing furniture and seating; relocate furniture between rooms as necessary.
• Handle general store responsibilities such as receipting, checking, storing, and distributing school supplies and stock while maintaining registers and inventory of school equipment and assets.
• Support school security operations by operating and maintaining security systems, managing the transport and deposit of school funds (excluding fund collection or reconciliation), and controlling building access during core hours.
• Perform maintenance tasks including clearing drains and gutters, collecting waste materials from school grounds, undertaking immediate cleaning outside of regular cleaning hours, and coordinating rubbish removal; assist in preparation for major school events like fetes, plays, and sports.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety standards by maintaining a safe working environment, safely storing and handling chemicals, fertilizers, and fuel, reporting hazards, maintaining equipment records, and servicing tools and equipment following manufacturer manuals.

Application Process

• Submit a concise resume including contact information for two referees familiar with your relevant work history.
• Provide a two-page written statement addressing the role description.

The school encourages applicants to communicate any accommodations needed for an inclusive recruitment process. Applications are valid for 12 months and may be considered for similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Additional Information

Select appointments will be made according to skill level and fulfillment of criteria across two classification levels within the occupational group "Technical." The School Officers are not expected to perform tasks needing qualified tradespeople.