About this job
About Us:
Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply for this position.Tagai State College is unique and unlike any other school. Our 17 school campuses and TAFE facility are spread across 15 islands and 48,000 square kilometres of ocean. We provide education from Kindergarten through to Year 12.
About the Role:
This role is a a Temporary Full-time position, however, the candidate will be required to do split shifts.
Other suitable duties that we deem are 'camp related maintenance'
- Responsible for a range of day to day activities that include maintenance of camp site through regular mowing/whipper snippering and undertake general maintenance of grounds care equipment such as mowers, brush cutters, quadbike (as per manufacturers' service manuals) and arrange regular services
- Conduct stocktake of all marine and campsite equipment annually
- Ensure compliance with WHS requirements including maintenance of a safe work environment, safe storage and handling of chemicals and fuels
- Assist with a range of duties that include coordinating the removal and/or disposal of rubbish as required
- Attend to/or arrange repairs and maintenance within the campsite including those which relate to facilities and equipment, including generators, camping equipment etc.
- Set up of campsite prior to student arrival including erecting tents
- Monitor main water tanks and transfer water to them as required
- Conduct campsite inductions for all staff, students and visitors
- Conduct Pest Control
- Cleaning and sanitising toilet facilities and eating areas
- Ensure facility has sufficient power at all times
- Reporting security, safety, damage concerns to the principal/Business Manager os Schools Officer (Facilities & Grounds)
- Assist teachers and student with setting up of activities
About You
Key Responsbilities of the role are in the Boat Officer Role Description, however there are mandatory Qualifications required of
- Blue Card
- 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 drivers licence
Any other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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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