The Team
Mountain Heights School is a dedicated and collaborative K-12 learning community located in Queenstown, Tasmania, supporting approximately 210 students. Our team is committed to fostering a caring, inclusive, and positive school environment where strong relationships underpin student success. We work together to provide engaging learning opportunities that encourage resilience, adaptability, and personal growth. Through our shared commitment to high-quality education and wellbeing, we support every learner to achieve their goals and develop into successful young people and valued members of the West Coast community.
About the Role
The Education Facility Attendant supports the day-to-day operation of the school by maintaining clean, safe, and well-presented facilities and grounds. The role includes cleaning, grounds maintenance, kitchen support, basic maintenance, and security duties, while ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety requirements and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people. The successful applicant will be reliable, adaptable, and committed to supporting a positive learning environment.
We are offering
- Ongoing - ASAP
- Full-time
- 80 hours per fortnight
- We are a child-safe organisation
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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.
We are looking for
Essential
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online
Statement Of Duties (PDF)
Statement Of Duties (DOCX)
How to apply
Applications should include:
- a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
- a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
- a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
- The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
More information
For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).
Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Alison Shea
Title: School Business Manager - Mountain Heights School
Phone: 03 6471 0200
Email: alison.shea@decyp.tas.gov.au
About DECYP
Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.
We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.
