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An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated, self-directed person to join our friendly team at Tingalpa State School as a Schools Officer (Grounds & Facilities), responsible for maintaining school grounds and facilities.This role can be offered on either a full-time or part-time (job share) basis.Job detailsPosition status: PermanentPosition type: Full-timeOccupational group: Education & TrainingClassification: OO2, OO3Workplace Location: Brisbane - SouthJob ad reference: QLD/MSR626930/25PClosing date: 18-May-2025Yearly salary: $59755 - $69638Fortnightly salary: $2290.40 - $2669.20Contact person: Donna O''KeeffeContact details: (07) 3890 6777Access the National Relay ServiceAbout Tingalpa State SchoolTingalpa State School is located in the Brisbane Metropolitan region, 12km east of the CBD. We are co-educational and cater for the educational needs of children from Prep to Year 6. Our focus is on providing an excellent teaching and learning environment to allow children to achieve academic success and develop positive social and emotional skills.Established in 1873, Tingalpa State School has a proud history within its community and continues to hold a positive, caring reputation. Our dedicated staff develop challenging and rigorous learning opportunities to meet the needs of all children in a modern learning environment.About the RoleThe successful applicant will be a person who is proactive and detail-oriented. This key role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in keeping school grounds and buildings in top shape, providing students and staff with a welcoming, engaging and secure learning space. Experience working in schools is advantageous and a background in a building trade or Workplace Health & Safety is a bonus.Responsibilities 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 with 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 deposition of funds at the appropriate bank institution); and locking and unlocking buildings (within core hours).Assist with a range of duties that include clearing and hosing of drains and gutters; collection of waste, food and paper on school grounds as agreed by relevant staff and the Principal, Business Manager and/or nominated delegate; undertaking immediate action cleaning duties (outside the normal operating hours of the school''s cleaning staff); coordinating the removal and/or disposal of rubbish as required (does not include emptying of bins in agreed eating areas); assist with requirements for significant events such as fetes, plays and major sporting events.How to ApplyPlease attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); andA 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.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).The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions. #J-18808-Ljbffr