About this job
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
This is a OO2 progression position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the OO2 classification with eligibility for progression to the OO3 level once specific criteria have been met. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of OO2 to OO3 classification range.
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role
You will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Demonstrated ability to maintain Grounds / Facilities using industrial standard equipment
- Ability to conduct minor repairs and maintenance to Grounds / Facilities within DoE guidelines
- Capability to perform activities consistent with workplace, health and safety guidelines
- Ability to liaise with various departmental personnel and external contractors on a variety of repair and maintenance issues
- Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team
- Drivers License and Blue Card is required.
- Whilst there are no mandatory trade accreditations required, trade certifications and experience working in a school would be advantageous and highly regarded.
- The school has beautiful green corridors and a strong environmental awareness ethos. Staff parking is available on site and the school is close to public transport, hardware stores and service providers.
- The applicant must consent to a criminal history check.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.