Schools Officer

Rockville State School is seeking a reliable and proactive Schools Officer, Grounds and Facilities to help maintain a safe, welcoming and well-presented learning environment.

Working under the direction of the Principal and Business Manager, you will undertake a range of routine grounds and maintenance duties, ensuring school facilities, outdoor areas and equipment are kept to a high standard.

This hands-on role suits someone who takes pride in their work, can follow instructions, work independently on day-to-day tasks, and contribute positively to our school community.

Please note that duties do not include work requiring a qualified tradesperson.

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

About us:

Rockville State School is a welcoming primary school located just 5km north of the Toowoomba CBD.

Established in 1922, our school has maintained a tradition of providing quality education to the local community and currently caters for around 200 students from Prep to Year 6.

We celebrate the rich diversity of our students, many of whom come from Aboriginal and migrant backgrounds.

Our school motto, “A Great Place to Learn" reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Your opportunity:

• 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).
• 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.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

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.