Chinchilla State High School has a position vacant for a Schools Officer, Grounds. The position is Permanent with the hours of duty being 38 hours per week, 7.6 hours per day, 5 days per week. We are looking for a person who is passionate about the maintenance and enhancement of the school grounds, shows initiative, attention to detail and works well as part of a team.
As the Schools Officer, Grounds you will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of grounds care and support to the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate.
You will perform a range of duties 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.
Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for 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.
- Plant nursery maintenance including development of regeneration programs, planning and development of natural learning areas, propagation and potting, management of stocks, planting seedlings, applying chemical and natural fertiliser.
- Ensure compliance with WHS requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment and safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuels.
- Assist with a range of duties that include coordinating the removal and/or disposal of rubbish as required (does not include emptying of bins in agreed eating areas).
- Attend to/or arrange repairs and maintenance within the school, including those which relate to fences, paving, gates and irrigation and grounds.
- Order and/or collect general grounds care supplies and materials as authorised by the Principal or Business Manager; undertake ground improvement and enhancement activities; and prepare, mark and take general care of all outdoor sporting facilities (e.g. basketball, netball and tennis courts, cricket pitches, track and field areas).
- Other duties as instructed by the Principal or Business Manager.
Applicants are to submit a written application outlining their skills and knowledge in the areas of the role above. Applicants should also provide an up-to-date resume listing two (2) referees, one of which should be your current supervisor. Applicants will be required to have a current Criminal History Check and possess or obtain a Working With Children Blue Card.
Applications are to be submitted via email to bsm@chinchillashs.eq.edu.au or via post to Chinchilla State High School, PO Box 195, Chinchilla. Qld 4413, no later than 4.00 pm Friday, 18 July 2025.