Role: Facilities and Ground Officer
Status: Part-time
Location: The Sycamore School, Alexandra Hills Queensland
Role Commencing: Immediate start if possible

The Sycamore School is an independent school for Prep to Year 10 young people from the autistic community. Its focus is on improving life quality outcomes. At The Sycamore School we believe in the promise and potential of each student, respecting their individualism as well as their unique and creative perspectives on our world. The Sycamore School provides a positive learning environment which is enhanced by quality teaching to assist each young person on their educational journey.

The Facilities and Ground Officer is a part-time role equivalent to 3 days per week. Your time may be spread over 5 days.

As the Facilities and Grounds Officer your key accountabilities will be:

Being hands-on in providing maintenance and grounds preventative and adhoc services including the general care of all grounds and facilities and day to day property and equipment maintenance.

Creating and sustaining a safe and productive work environment for young people, staff and visitors.

Liaising with and coordinating cleaning companies and engage, induct and manage external contractors.

To be considered for the role you should have:

Experience in a similar role (maintenance and grounds/gardens)

A capacity to perform heavy lifting, general maintenance duties for extended periods of time.

Basic knowledge and use of computer software systems specifically Excel and Office 365 programs.

Possess or be eligible to gain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) is essential.

Have the right to live and work in Australia.

Benefits:

Be part of a team that is providing a positive learning environment for young people from the autistic community.

Make your salary more tax-effective and increase your disposable income by opting into available Not-For-Profit salary sacrificing.

Applications should include:

A 2-page response that demonstrates your experience and capabilities to deliver the key accountabilities of the job.

A resume (no more than 4 pages) in length which must include a referee from your current and previous place of employment.

Applications close 8am on 27 June 2025. Suitable candidates may be progressed to interview prior to the closure date.

The Sycamore School is committed to:

Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students and will provide a safe and supportive environment for students by taking all reasonable steps to promote the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students enrolled at our School and their protection from foreseeable harm.

Providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for all workers (including contractors and volunteers) as well as clients, visitors and members of the public. Hazards and risks to health and safety will be eliminated or minimised, as far as is reasonably practicable.