Carbrook State School is seeking a hard-working candidate who is willing to work as part of a high-performing team to join us as the Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities.

This is an opportunity to maintain the grounds and facilities to a high standard at a small school in a semi-rural setting, close to the city.

Apply now to join our dedicated team.

About Our School

Carbrook State School enjoys celebrating the learning journey of our students through school-wide ‘Celebrations of Learning' that occur at the end of each term. These take the form of both academic and extracurricular demonstrations. These events reaffirm our commitment to strengthening our community partnerships and welcoming parents as valued partners in their children's learning. 

About The Role

As the Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities you will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of grounds and facilities to the Principal and Business Manager.

You will also 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. However, the role received regular supervision when undertaking duties that are non-routine in nature.

As the Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities, you will not be required to undertake any tasks or repairs that would normally require the services of a qualified tradesperson. The successful candidate will possess knowledge and experience in maintaining grounds, equipment, and facilities.

Responsibilities Include

As the Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

• Responsible for a range of day to day activities that may include delivering and collecting mail, parcels and documents; recording and delivering of messages; printing and photocopying; preparing classrooms for examinations and preparing activity/assembly halls, including moving/arranging furniture and seating; removing and relocating furniture from room to room; general store duties including receipting, opening up, checking, storing and distributing school supplies and stocks; maintaining various registers; and stocktaking and recording/engraving of school equipment/furniture and assets.
• Support a variety of security duties at the school that involve using and maintaining the school security systems; banking of school funds (this does not refer to the collection, receipt, or reconciliation of funds, but rather to the transport and depositing of funds at the appropriate banking institution); and locking and unlocking buildings (within core hours).

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.

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) about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

Progressional Role 

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.