Situated within Bundaberg's coastal strip, Kepnock High offers a comprehensive curriculum that caters for the full range of students including those with tertiary aspirations, vocational training needs and general personal and employability skills and development.
About The Department Of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
Your Opportunity
As the Schools Officer, Facilities you will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the school by providing a high level of facilities care and support to the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate.
You will 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 receives regular supervision when undertaking duties that are non-routine in nature.
As the Schools Officer, Facilities you will not be required to perform any task or repairs that would normally require the services of a qualified tradesperson. The position reports directly to the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate.
A Mandatory Requirement Of This Role Is
OO3 appointees must have possession of a Certificate III qualification or higher relevant to the tasks outlined, from a recognised institution under the Australian Qualification Framework or agreed equivalent which, in the opinion of the Director-General, Department of Education or delegate is acceptable.
About You
Competency at this level requires proven expertise and understanding of school facilities operations, standards and application of suitable processes.
Capability to perform activities consistent with workplace, health and safety guidelines and procedures with regard to government facilities. Undertake a range of functions which may require the practical application of high level skills relevant to the role. Demonstrated experience to analyse requirements, identify solutions, plan and coordinate cost effective renewal projects, following documented methods and instructions. Sound knowledge and compliance with regulations, codes and specifications relevant to the role. Skillset that enables the role to undertake required procedures without intensive supervision. This is a OO2 progression position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the OO2 classification with eligibility for progression to the OO3 level once specific criteria have been met. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of OO2 to OO3 classification range.
How To Apply
Please attach a brief resume including contact details for two referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history). A one page written 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.
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).
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