Schools Officer

Earnshaw State College P-12 located in Banyo is seeking a temporary full-time Schools Officer, Grounds & Facilities to join our team and help maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-presented environment for our students, staff, and wider school community.
This hands-on role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working outdoors, and values being part of a vibrant school community. Working closely with the Business Manager and College Principal, you will play an important role in ensuring our grounds are maintained to a high standard.
This position is being offered in a Temporary Full-time capacity until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

About Earnshaw State College:

Earnshaw State College is a proud co‑educational Independent Public School committed to ensuring that every student is known, valued, and supported to achieve success. As a unique Prep-Year 12 College, we offer a seamless learning journey where students are encouraged to embrace challenge, take opportunities and learn with passion as they grow with confidence across each phase of schooling.

About the Role:

This role involves preparing halls and classrooms for regular school activities, including moving furniture and arranging seating in accordance with WHS guidelines and procedures, delivering and collecting parcels, and undertaking minor repairs within the facilities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Preparation and maintenance of school ovals by regularly mowing, watering and soil maintenance (refer to WHS guidelines and procedures).
• Preparation, marking and general care of all outdoor sporting facilities (eg: basketball, netball and tennis courts, baseball field & track and field areas).
• Planting, watering and care of trees, shrubs, gardens.
• Care of lawns and gardens, including regular weeding and the use of appropriate insecticides and fertilisers where necessary. (refer to WHS guidelines and procedures).
• Order and/or collect general grounds care supplies and materials as authorised by the Principal or nominated delegate.
• Ground improvement and enhancement activities.
• Other grounds care duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the Principal or nominated delegate.

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 2-page written statement 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.