AddressAn exciting opportunity exists to join Yeppoon State High School! We are looking for a dedicated and hard-working individual to fill the position of a seasonal Boating Officer on a casual basis. Weekly hours will vary depending on the class timetables, maintenance schedules, excursions and camps, etc. It is estimated that up to 100 hours across Terms 3 and 4 this year (8 July - 13 December 2024, unless otherwise determined) will be required. In this role, you'll play a vital part in assisting the teachers in the delivery of a unique program of environmental education in coastal wetlands. As Ship's Captain, you command and operate boats as both an "onboard classroom" and as means of transporting students to join specific sites for marine studies. Join us in shaping a vibrant educational environment where your dedication and skills will thrive!
About the School:
Yeppoon State High School overlooks the beautiful coastal township of Yeppoon!
It is a secondary education centre that strives for educational excellence. Central to this belief is the challenge we set ourselves to provide an innovative and inspiring curriculum. Teaching and learning is at the core of all we do and high quality learning experiences are purposefully designed to develop the attributes of life-long learners. In this way, each individual student will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, practices and aptitudes necessary to be an engaged, robust 21st century citizen capable of shaping their own career and employment options.
About the role:
The following is an indicative, rather than exhaustive list of activities that the Boat Officer may be expected to lead in addition to the activities outlined in the attached role description
- Prepare the school's rigid inflatable boat (RIB) for staff safety procedures and well as attend induction and pack away
- Pack boat motors onto trailer and take for maintenance repairs, including maintaining ships log book throughout the year.
- Maintain air pump for inflating sides of RIB when required.
- Take motors to marina and fix to tinnies.
- Attend repairs to tinnies, pack with all safety equipment, affix rego stickers, fix trolleys as necessary, painters etc. Basic repairs of 2 stroke motor (basic tool kit provided)
- Take RIB out to keep in use and test for any problems.
- Prepare RIB for boating classes, be present for boating lessons, pack away tinnies and RIB. Includes re-fuelling, oil and engine checks and flushed with fresh water of all vessels
- Prepare for students' overnight or day camps (prep for coast guard towing of tinnies to island, packing RIB, checking equipment, fuelling all tanks etc
- Participate in day and overnight camps
- Flush out and pack away motors onto trailer and return to storage area at Marina. Unpack and wash all camp equipment.
- Take RIB out to keep in use and test for any problems. Wash down, flush motor and check RIB before and after school holidays, return keys.
- Conduct regular checking of all equipment, greasing locks, repairs to flags, anchors, bailers, safety gear, trailer maintenance, carpets, oars, flares, rego, radio, tanks, clean marine bay, submit fuel card receipts, dead man's cord, etc... and all navigation lights checked.
Mandatory requirements:
- Current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) coxswain licence appropriately endorsed for local operations or Master 5 licence.
- A restricted radio operator's certificate of proficiency.
- A current Senior First Aid Certificate.
- A "C" class driver's licence
- A Criminal History Check (CHC) will be undertaken for the recommended candidate prior to appointment. The department's own CHC form will be used for this check.
To apply, please submit the following:
- A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Up to two pages summarising what you have done previously—the knowledge, skills and experience you have built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities to fulfill the tasks and responsibilities of a Boating Officer.
- Mention how you meet the mandatory requirements in your application. They will need to be sighted and verified (except for the CHC) first before considering your application.
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. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
