Teacher Aide, Cleaner and Schools Officer, Grounds - Mistake Creek State School

Please note the above pay scales are combined from all three (3) vacancies. These are three (3) individual positions that can be filled by a single applicant or by 3 sepearte applicants.

Mistake Creek State School was established in 1983 and is a small multi-level state school situated approximately 70km from Clermont on the Clermont-Alpha Road. Our successful curriculum has a central focus on the implementation of the Australian Curriculum. Due to the small number of students, the distinctive features within this design include knowing and understanding each student, to develop differentiated learning to challenge and extend skills and knowledge in a caring, supportive classroom environment.

As Teacher Aide, the successful applicant will have a specific focus on providing a high level of support for teaching and learning through working with existing classroom teachers, teacher aide and administration officer.

Main Duties include:

• Promotion of classroom programs and skills; 
• High level classroom support for all learners;
• School and community based events, online events;
• Management of Library - books/ shelves/ ICT equipment/ quality of cleaning;
• Purchasing and Processing of new student reading materials;
• Processing and maintenance of teacher reference area of library;
• Training in Library access skills - students and staff;
• Managing Library based software and processes, including stock take, write-offs, returns;
• Commitment to ongoing learning in both roles;
• Other duties as required by supervisor/s.

As the Cleaner, the successful applicant will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the site by providing a high level of cleaning support. The successful applicant will ensure that the duties prescribed for the position are completed to an acceptable standard as determined by their supervisor, in accordance with the approved school cleaning program.

Main Duties include:

• Cleaning, sanitizing, sweeping and vacuuming all areas within the school;
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment;
• Disposal of rubbish and litter control including removal of material from drains and gutters between and/or surrounding buildings;
• Hosing outdoor areas;
• Locking and unlocking buildings;
• Liaise with Principal/Business Services Manager concerning purchase and/or replacement of cleaning materials;
• Reporting security, safety, damage concerns to the Principal/Business Services Manager or Schools Officer (Facilities and/or Grounds);
• Other appropriate cleaning duties as directed by the Principal/Business Services Manager.

As the Schools Officer, Grounds, the successful applicant will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the site by providing a high level of grounds support. The successful applicant will ensure that the duties prescribed for the position are completed to an acceptable standard as determined by their supervisor, in accordance with the approved schools grounds program.

Main Duties include:

• Responsible for a range of day to day activities that include maintenance of school ovals through regular mowing, watering and soil maintenance (refer to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) guidelines and procedures); lawn and garden maintenance, including regular weeding and the use of appropriate insecticides and fertilisers where necessary (refer to WHS guidelines and procedures); plant, water and care for trees, shrubs, gardens; and undertake general maintenance of grounds care equipment such as mowers, brush cutters, tractors (as per manufacturers' service manuals) and arrange regular services.
• Ensure compliance with WHS requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment; safe storage and handling of chemicals, fertilisers and fuels;
• Assist with a range of duties that include coordinating the removal and/or disposal of rubbish as required (does not include emptying of bins in agreed eating areas);
• Attend to/or arrange repairs and maintenance within the school, including those which relate to fences, paving, gates and irrigation; swimming pools (e.g. maintaining proper water quality, testing water, keeping records of tests, adjusting/adding chemicals as consistent with occupational, health and safety (WHS) guidelines and procedures);
• Order and/or collect general grounds care/cleaning supplies and materials as authorised by the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate; undertake ground improvement and enhancement activities; and prepare, mark and take general care of all outdoor sporting facilities (e.g. basketball, netball and tennis courts, cricket pitches, track and field areas).
• Work in the field laboratory where there is a junior agricultural course and an agricultural assistant is not employed.
• Other duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate.

To apply please provide the following information:

• a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
• a maximum 2 page cover letter outlining why you are interested in this role.

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.