Schools Officer, Grounds - Comet State School

Job Reference QLD/CQR675827/26P
Closing date January 27, 2026
Location Central West Qld
Status Permanent
Contact 0475 725 336

About this job

About the Department 

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.  

Who We Are

Comet State School is a small school with a big heart. Situated between Blackwater and Emerald, Comet is small town in the Central Highlands Region. We offer a supportive team and friendly place to work.

Key Responsibilities

  • A range of day to day activities that include maintenance of school ovals through regular mowing, watering and soil maintenance; lawn and garden maintenance, including regular weeding and the use of appropriate insecticides and fertilisers where necessary; plant, water and care for trees, shrubs, gardens; and undertake general maintenance of grounds care equipment such as mowers, brush cutters, tractors (as per manufacturers' service manuals) and arrange regular services.
  • Ensure compliance with WHS requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment; safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuel.
  • Ability to conduct minor repairs and maintenance to Grounds and Facilities (except jobs that require qualified tradesperson) 

Interested? To Apply 

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
  • Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.

Progressional roles show a salary range spanning two classifications. Appointment will be made at the level appropriate to skill and fulfilment of required criteria. 

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.