Classification: Building Services Officer 3
Salary: $91,717 - $96,019 plus superannuation
Position No: 72005
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 August 2026
Contact Officer: Chelsea Williamson on [email protected] or (02) 6142 0410
Details: Dickson College is a Senior Secondary School in the inner north of Canberra. Dickson has an enrolment of approximately 1000 students. Most of the College’s enrolment comprises Year 11 and 12 students, with a small cohort of students in years 7-11 attending our Secondary Introductory English Centre (SIEC).
At Dickson College, we aim to support and challenge every student to grow and thrive at school and beyond. We believe that developing capable, confident and caring young people is fundamental to their future success.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, and professional individual who takes pride in their work and is committed to supporting our school community by ensuring our facilities are well maintained, safe and presented to a high standard.
The Building Service Officer (BSO) is responsible for coordinating and undertaking the maintenance of school buildings, grounds, furniture, fittings, and equipment, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with Work Health and Safety requirements.
The role includes developing and implementing the annual maintenance program in consultation with the Business Manager, responding to urgent maintenance needs, overseeing the security of the school, cluster sites and maintaining school grounds through regular inspections and prioritised works.
The BSO also undertakes administrative duties, maintains compliance with risk management and safety requirements, manages online systems such as Chemwatch and RC-WebView, and coordinates the receipt, storage, stocktake, and safe movement of equipment and supplies.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
Mandatory:
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Evidence of a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to: Access Canberra
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Mandatory Asbestos Awareness Training: Evidence of completion of training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation for Asbestos Awareness is required prior commencement. For further information refer to: Access Canberra
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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
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Mandatory 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
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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.
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Mandatory Training in other WHS procedures may be required during employment: for example, Working at Heights, Sharps.
Desirable:
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Experience using school-based systems
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An industry recognised trade qualification or equivalent work experience.
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A current First Aid certificate.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from 21 October 2026 until 26 January 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to apply: Please provide a written response to the Selection Criteria - a maximum of two pages, a current curriculum vitae, and the contact details for two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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This is a temporary position available from 21 October 2026 until 26 January 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.
