Art and Design Technician, Student Support and School Projects - Melbourne, Australia - State Government of Victoria, Australia

Description

Art and Design Technician, Student Support and School Projects (Ed Support Level 1-Range 3)

Job posted: 30/04/2024

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 27/05/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Other

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Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

SC7 Demonstrated commitment to establishing and maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.

Role

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

Position Overview

The Art and Design Technician at Bundoora Secondary School plays a crucial role in supporting the creative learning environment by ensuring the smooth operation of machinery, providing technical support to students and faculty, and maintaining the overall functionality of art and design spaces. The incumbent will be responsible for basic maintenance of machinery, including CNC Machines, laser cutter, and 3D printers, managing hazardous chemicals, maintaining a plant machinery register, materials preparation, providing technical assistance during classes, designing storage and display solutions, and supporting general campus maintenance where required. The role also comprises an element (anywhere from ,) of direct inclass student support (in predominantly Art/ Technology subjects

Key Responsibilities:

Machinery Maintenance, Chemical Management, and Plant Machinery Register:

• Perform basic maintenance tasks on machinery including CNC Machines, laser cutter, and 3D printers to ensure their optimal performance.
• Manage the safe storage and inventory of hazardous chemicals used in art and design activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive register of all plant machinery, documenting details such as acquisition dates, maintenance schedules, and service history
• Coordinate yearly management of external providers for maintenance and servicing of plant machinery to uphold safety standards and extend equipment lifespan.
• Regularly update the register to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements, providing valuable insights for decision-making and resource allocation.
• Prepare materials required for art and design classes, ensuring availability and readiness for instructional activities.

Technical Support and Classroom Assistance:

• Provide technical support and assistance to students and faculty during classes focused on Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), ensuring smooth operation of software and machinery.
• Support identified or allocated students requiring additional classroom assistance as part of the PSD (program for students with disabilities)

Storage and Display Solutions:

• Design and implement efficient storage solutions for materials and tools, optimizing space utilization and ease of access.
• Create display solutions, both physical and digital, for showcasing high standard student work examples, promoting inspiration and recognition within the school community.

Workshop and Classroom Organization:

• Maintain the general organization and cleanliness of workshops and classrooms to create a safe and conducive learning environment.
• Ensure equipment is properly stored, tools are readily accessible, and work areas are tidy and functional.

Support Makerspace Team and Staff:

• Contributes to a small project team providing technical support to a staff across BSC
• Conducts training and/or instruction with respect to equipment usage

Support for General Campus Maintenance and Digital Design:

• Provide assistance and support for general campus maintenance activities including repair tasks, landscaping, minor building and construction and other upkeep duties to contribute to the overall appearance and functionality of the school campus.
• Provide assistance and support for digital media creation and adaptations, and marketing through our social media, website and other digital publications.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Practical experience with machinery maintenance, particularly CNC machines, laser cutters, and 3D printers. (Training will be provided)
• Proficiency in CAD and CAM software applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide effective technical support and collaborate with staff and students.
• Creativity and problem-solving abilities to design innovative storage and display solutions.
• Commitment to promoting a safe working environment and adhering to health and safety regulations.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the vibrant arts and design program at Bundoora Secondary School, supporting students in their creative endeavours and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.

This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks' notice.

Location Profile

"Our job is not to prepare students for something, it is our job to activate our students to prepare themselves for anything."

Adapted from AJ Juliani.

Bundoora Secondary College is a year 7-12 College in a quiet residential area of Bundoora, a northern suburb of Melbourne. We are an innovative, caring school and take great pride in knowing every member of our community (both staff and students) as individuals and as learners.

The school is set on a well-developed, picturesque site adjacent to Gresswell Forest. The spacious grounds include a variety of playing fields and as our school farm continues to develop, a range of animal paddocks, productive gardens and indigenous flora plots. Our school is accessible by foot, bike or car and is well serviced by our school buses and public transport. Our school enjoys a strong partnership with our neighbours including Melbourne Polytechnic, Latrobe University and RMIT Bundoora Campus as well as other universities further afield. BSC is a Child Safe school and expects all employees to be cognisant of the expectations upon them to contribute positively to our child safe environment.

BSC is currently experiencing a period of strong growth as we implement our new curriculum program and pedagogical approach with a vertical structure of subject offerings across the traditional years called our PACE21 (Passion and Choice, Empowerment 21 st Century skills) program. This program empowers students to choose the pace of their own learning journey. Our core purpose is to provide a broad and challenging education that is future focused and will develop students' 21 st Century skills, abilities and knowledge for further education, training, work and community participation.

In order to do this, we require staff who are curious, flexible and generalist in their philosophy and thinking.

Students at BSC are not bound by the traditional year level classes. The school is broken into three cohorts - a common Entry year (the traditional year 7), PACE21 (traditionally years 8-11) and Graduation year (traditionally year 12). Our broad pathways focus and the vertical structure supports students choice and provides flexibility across our learning program ensuring that all students can engage in their learning at their point of interest and be challenged at their point of need.

Rigour remains a core value so high expectations of students will continue and progress will be routinely reported against the BSC Great Student (21st century skills) matrix and the Victorian Curriculum skills continuum to ensure that all students will achieve success. We are very much aware that ongoing feedback to students will support them in developing a growth mindset and promote learning so that each student can reach the next level.

We are a diverse and inclusive community. We live by our school values - Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Relationships and Rigour (the 5 R's). At BSC, students have an authentic voice into the everyday decision making at the school. We provide a variety of opportunities for student voice such as a Student Leadership Council, student lead tours, public speaking at assemblies and membership of College Council with voting rights.

Learning takes place in well-equipped air-conditioned courtyard style buildings, which contain specialist areas including a Library Resource Centre and student social space, the ECA Centre which contains a gymnasium, weight training facility and drama studio, the Arts and Technology areas including food, wood and media, art and craft, ceramics, painting and drawing and music laboratories. Science rooms are fully equipped for practical experiments and activities with two 3D printers and an emphasis on robotics. Each classroom is provisioned with an interactive whiteboard and our 1:1 digital technologies program is enhanced by the schools provision of PCs and MACs.

To enhance the student's learning experience, traditional co-curricular programs such as sport, drama and music performances, instrumental music, excursions, camps, art exhibitions and displays and student leadership have been incorporated into the mainstream curriculum to ensure that all students can pursue their passions.

Strong emphasis is placed on catering for the individual learning style of each student. Achievements are recognised and celebrated. BSC promotes an environment that encourages students to investigate, understand and actively design and participate in their learning through a variety of teaching and learning strategies.

Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate in all College activities and to work with teachers in developing positive educational outcomes for their children. While formal reporting to parents takes place twice a year, the College emphasises the continual monitoring and communication of student progress to students and parents.

We actively involve our community in the development of our educational programs, policies and the provision of a supportive and caring environment. This is reflected in our house teams and our wellbeing structures that exist to assist students and parents. The implementation of the Student Empowerment Guidelines results in an environment where students from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds exhibit co-operation and acceptance towards each other.

We have established positive links with our neighbouring primary schools as a means of easing the transition of students into the College, as well as providing continuity in their educational programs.

Bundoora Secondary College - BSC - where students experience education by student choice.

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