Address About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are 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. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Marsden State School
We believe in developing all aspects of our students and provide a range of programs and activities before school, during school and after school. These include, Breakfast club, Enrichment and extension, Sport Gala Days, Choir, Sporting Excellence and Instrumental music, Garden club, Recycle heroes, Computer lab access, Games room, Better buddies, Glee club, Cultural groups, Homework club, Active afterschool sports and STEM programs.
At Marsden State School, we are lucky to have an onsite Community Hub to support collaboration and engagement with all members of the community. The Community Hub is designed to deliver a range of education and training courses, health services and language support for vulnerable families. On Monday and Wednesday, the Community Hub delivers a playgroup for 0-5-year old's, where friendships, learning, sharing and growing together are important milestones to celebrate. We believe that successful transitions to school are derived from respectful and trusting partnerships between the children, parents and educators. Through these partnerships we can create a sense of belonging and set the foundation for future schooling success.
About the Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Facilities management includes though may not be restricted to:
* Liaising with external contractors.
* Scheduling and managing maintenance activities.
* Implementing and monitoring process and policy for the issue of school keys to staff, hirers and community users.
* Conduct inspections to ensure building and facilities comply with all security and safety requirements for all users.
* Identify maintenance requirements in accordance with Maintenance Assessment Report and school needs.
* Assist the Business Manager with the day to day supervision and management of grounds and cleaning staff by providing support, sharing learning and demonstrating personal integrity.
* Provide support for the uniform operations within the school, including maintaining stock control, cost analysis and liaison with suppliers.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
* Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
* A 1-pg 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.
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.
