About this job
This is a progressional position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the lower classification with eligibility for progression to the next, once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of both classification ranges.
About the School:
Cairns State High School, established in 1917, is a proudly historic yet future-focused school committed to delivering exceptional teaching and holistic student development. As one of Cairns' most sought-after schools, we continue to grow because of our unwavering focus on quality teaching, strong professional culture and innovative wellbeing programs.
About the Role:
The Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities will perform a range of activities to ensure our 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.
Reporting to our Grounds and Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for a range of day-to-day activities that may include:
- Oversee maintenance of school ovals through regular mowing, watering and soil maintenance
- Lawn and garden maintenance, including planting, watering and caring for trees, shrubs and gardens, regular weeding and the use of appropriate insecticides and fertilisers where necessary.
- Undertake general maintenance of grounds care equipment such as mowers, brush cutters, tractors (as per manufacturers' service manuals) and arrange regular services
- Undertake ground improvement and enhancement activities; and prepare, mark and take general care of outdoor sporting facilities
- Attend to/or arrange repairs and maintenance within the school, which includes a swimming pool (e.g. maintaining proper water quality, testing water, keeping records of tests, adjusting/adding chemicals)
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
About You:
This position is a physically demanding role and would suit someone with the following traits:
- Reliable and self-motivated
- A positive, team-oriented attitude
- Someone who takes pride in presenting a clean, welcoming, and well-maintained school
- Displays an ability to be pro-active and work efficiently.
Submit Your Application:
- 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.
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.