About this job
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 Andergrove State School
Welcome to the Andergrove State School. Andergrove SS is a medium sized, well-resourced school with approximately 350 students.
The Positive Behaviour School ethos has been strongly embedded in our school culture for a number of years. Our students develop values of tolerance, understanding and personal responsibility as part of our strong focus on making positive behaviour choices. The three rules of always be a learner, always be respectful and always be safe are constantly reinforced and expected.
We believe that children come to our school to learn, to be safe and to be happy. All we do aims to satisfy this expectation. Learning is our core business. We aim to assist individual students to continuously develop their knowledge, skills and abilities within a supportive and caring school environment.
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 Role
As the Schools Grounds/Facilities Officer you will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of grounds care. 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.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining school grounds, including the maintenance of school oval, grounds, garden, regular blowing, mowing and watering;
- Regular service and general maintenance of grounds care equipment, such as mowers brush cutters, tractors (as per manufacturer's service manuals) or arrangement for service of equipment by approved providers;
- Ensure compliance with WHS requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment; safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuels;
- Assist with a range of duties that include coordinating the removal and/or disposal of rubbish as required.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement in response to 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.
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).
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Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.