Groundskeeper (Ed Support Level 1-range 3) - Melbourne, Australia - Schools (Government)

Schools (Government)

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Melbourne, Australia

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type:
Casual / From 27/05/2024

Organisation:
Schools (Government)

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Facilities Management

Reference:

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.

Role:

Ensure that the school grounds and buildings are well maintained and presented and that all work undertaken complies with statutory obligations and Department Standards

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

Maintain a healthy and safe working environment by having knowledge of OH&S RegulationsMaintain a healthy and safe working environment by having knowledge of OH&S Regulations
Work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students, parents and contractors
Undertake other duties relevant to the field of responsibility as requested by the leadership team
Liaising with contractors at times under the direction of the Principal.
To provide maintenance and undertake repairs of a general nature

These include:
simple general plumbing (e.g. cleaning of stormwater drains, electrical work (e.g. replacing light globes), general carpentry, painting, cleaning and repairs

To provide general grounds maintenance

This may include:
general gardening/landscaping, blowing paved areas, mowing lawns and removing litter

Ensure discretion and confidentiality are maintained at all times
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Other duties as required by Principal & Facilities Manager, in line with role classification

Who May Apply:

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

EEO AND OHS Commitment:

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:

DE Values:

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:

Conditions of Employment:

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

Location Profile:

Woodlands is located in a beautiful, treed enclave on the fringe of Langwarrin, 40 kilometres to the south of the Melbourne CBD.

The school has been open for twenty-five years. There are new housing estates within the area and further local residential developments are planned.

The school enrolment continues to increase with numbers reaching the 890-student mark in 2024. Further enrolment growth is anticipated.

A zone has been established to assist with the increase in enrolment demand from students residing outside of the local area.

As a result of the last school review a new organizational structure was established.

Currently, one Leading Teacher supports the Principal and Assistant Principal, assuming the role of overseeing curriculum development and teacher training for all areas of the curriculum.

A psychologist oversees the school¿s Student Wellbeing programs and procedures and they, along with the Business Manager, make up the School Leadership Team.

Three Learning Specialists and members of year level teams make up the Curriculum Team. Experienced teachers lead year level teams and form the Team Administrators Group. Non-teaching staff include the Business Manager, Office Manager. three office clerical staff, a library technician and fifteen integration aides.

There are 38 classes supported by co-curricular programs in Physical Education, Visual Art, Library, Digital Technologies, Performing Arts, Science, Media Studies, and LOTE.

In addition to formal lessons in these areas, students benefit from timetabled access t