About this job
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 School:
Mareeba State School is located 65km's west of Cairns on the Atherton Tablelands. Our school maintains a clear focus on the Literacy and Numeracy capabilities of students through a commitment to explicit teaching and rigorous monitoring of student achievement. Our school offers well developed systems to support and extend student achievement both in and outside of the classroom. Whilst students are taught to respect diversity through the school-wide positive behaviour system, they are also challenged to think critically and creatively.
About the Role:
Key Accountabilities:
- Preparation of halls, classrooms for regular school activities, including moving furniture arranging seating etc, in accordance with WHS guidelines and Procedures.
- Preparation and maintenance of school ovals by way of regular mowing, watering and soil maintenance. (refer WHS guidelines and procedures).
- Preparation, marking and general care of all outdoor sporting facilities (eg: basketball, netball and tennis courts, cricket pitches, track and field areas).
- Planting, watering and care of trees, shrubs, gardens.
- Care of lawns and gardens, including regular weeding and the use of appropriate insecticides and fertilisers where necessary. (refer to WHS guidelines and procedures).
- Order and/or collect general grounds care supplies and materials as authorised by the Principal or Facilities Supervisor.
- Ground improvement and enhancement activities.
- Other grounds care duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the Principal or Facilities Supervisor.
- These responsibilities are not exhaustive, and other responsibilites may be performed. Duties may vary based on operational requirements of Mareeba State School.
This position if a Permanent Full time role, due to commence 24 January 2025.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
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 1 referee (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Attach a brief 1 page summary of your experience.
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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