Isabella Plains Early Childhood School is seeking a highly enthusiastic and energetic person with a broad set of skills for the position of a Building Service Officer. ACT Government Gazette 12 November 2025 Key responsibilities: Maintain school buildings and grounds in a clean and tidy condition with a regard to safety and security hazards; complete emergency and other repairs to trade/Industry standard and ensure this standard when organising and overseeing emergency repairs; undertake relevant administrative tasks as required; and ensure compliance with risk management and safety documentation requirements. The successful applicant should demonstrate a willingness to work with the school community and support the school’s initiatives. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Business Manager for a tour of the school. The duties of the position require a high degree of manual activity. Applicants should possess an appropriate level of functional physical fitness. In accordance with Directorate policies and in consultation with the supervisor, a Building Service Officer 3 (BSO3) will: Assume responsibility for the security of the school and cluster buildings, furniture, fittings and equipment. Coordinate, initiate and implement strategies to achieve improved security outcomes. Assume responsibility for the school, cluster and associated preschool(s) building maintenance including, but not limited to: Undertaking regular inspections to determine priorities Coordinating and completing required work to the building, fixtures, fittings, furniture and equipment OR organising and overseeing work Develop, coordinate and implement an annual maintenance program Manage the school’s maintenance programs, supervise contractors, initiating and implementing strategies to improve outcomes Assume responsibility for day-to-day grounds maintenance work enhancing the school, cluster and associated preschool(s) including, but not limited to: Undertaking regular inspections to determine priorities Completing an annual systematic grounds maintenance program Coordinating and supporting the school’s sustainability initiatives as required. Operate and monitor the school‘s heating and cooling systems and initiate and implement strategies to minimise energy usage OR if the school has an automated climate management system, monitor with a view to minimising energy usage. Within reasonable safety limits, manage, coordinate and assist with: Stocktake and the receipt and storage of equipment and supplies Rearranging or relocating furniture and equipment. Undertake relevant administrative tasks as required. Ensure compliance with risk management and safety documentation requirements. In accordance with Directorate policies and under limited supervision, a Building Service Officer 3 (BSO3) will demonstrate initiative when: Undertaking a range of repairs and maintenance to building, grounds and equipment, estimating resource requirements if required. Supervising and monitoring the school’s maintenance programs, contractors, cleaning and security; with a view to minimising energy usage, operate (if appropriate) and monitor the school’s heating and cooling systems. Communicating and liaising effectively with staff, students, members of the public and contractors. Working with minimal or no supervision, efficiently determining work priorities, operating effectively under pressure and organising workloads to meet deadlines. Maintain accuracy in required record keeping. Complying with principles and practices from the Respect, Equity and Diversity Framework; participative management values; and workplace, health and safety requirements. Eligibility/Other Requirements: An industry recognised trade qualification or equivalent work experience. Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au) A pre-employment medical clearance is required prior to commencement. This assessment is at the cost of the Directorate and not the applicant. If/when a request for registration is in the final stages of completion, contact will be made with the applicant to organise the medical assessment. Mandatory Training in other WHS procedures may be required during employment, for example, Working at Heights, Sharps. Mandatory Asbestos Awareness Training : Asbestos Awareness Training and evidence of completion delivered by a Registered Training Organisation is required prior to commencement, for further information refer to: Asbestos Awareness Training - WorkSafe ACT and Access Canberra Mandatory Crystalline Silica Exposure Training: Evidence of completion of training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation for Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention is required prior to commencement. For further information refer to: WorkSafe website Mandatory White Card: Workplace Health and Safety Induction (White Card) or willingness to obtain; General Construction Induction Card (White Card) . Evidence of completion of training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation for Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card) is required prior to commencement. For further information refer to: Access Canberra Desirable: Microsoft Office suite IT skills; Certificate IV in an appropriate field e.g. Security, Training and Assessment. A current First Aid certificate. Notes: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. How to Apply: Applicants need to submit an application and current curriculum vitae. The written statement should be no longer than two pages and address the Selection Criteria in the attached Position Description. Copies of qualifications and licences are required. List two referees who will be contacted as part of the process. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position. LI-DNI
