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Location:
Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan


Job type:
Part time / From 04/03/ /03/2025


Organisation:
Schools (Government)


Salary:
Salary not specified


Occupation:
Facilities Management


Reference:

Selection Criteria:


Each applicant must address the below selection criteria:

  • Ability to carry out a physical role, with demonstrated gardening/handyperson aptitiude.
  • Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage and maintain grounds and gardens and complete grounds works as required within a school environment. Skills in the use of tools/technical equipment as relevant to the position.
  • Demonstrate technical knowledge, expertise and proficiency in minor repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior of buildings with a school environment. Skills in the use of tools/technical equipment as relevant to the position.
  • The capacity to engage and liaise with contractors on the school site as required and manage minor projects.
  • Demonstrate ability to identify and assess potential risks and work within DET OH&S guidelines that may impact on the safety of members of the school community (students, staff or members of the wider school community).
  • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work independently to maintain the school buildings and grounds.

Role:


Position over 2 days
Performs and/or supervises tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy.

This may include the supervision and coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.

Supervision and coordination would be limited to ensuring routine tasks are performed to required standards.

Input into identifying training needs and development of education support class staff within the work area or educational program becomes an important feature at range 2.

Specialised support to achieve specific outcomes is a feature of range 2. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring buildings and grounds is properly maintained) or the operation of a work area (e.g.

managing the day to day operations of buildings and grounds work under the direction of the principal or another senior manager.


  • Work professionally, courteously and cooperatively with internal and external clients. This role involves close interaction with a wide range of parents, students and staff.
  • Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in all aspects of the role
  • Maintain currency of professional knowledge and skills
  • Assist in ensuring that the school complies with government regulations and policies
  • Comply with OH&S requirements and maintain a safe and healthy workplace for self and others
  • Fulfil Child Safe obligations

Responsibilities:

Grounds and Maintenance position may include but is not limited to;

  • Assist with general grounds and maintenance tasks as required
  • Perform work as prescribed by the Business Manager and Principal
  • Jobs relating to grounds and open spaces including gardening, blowing leaves, planting and weeding
  • Operation and maintenance of power tools and equipment
  • Cooperation and communicate effectively with all stakeholders
  • Coordinate contractors to complete designated work
  • Ensure the school grounds and equipment are in a safe condition at all times
  • Closely follow established set routines, methods and procedures
  • Comply with all OHS requirements in performance of daily duties
  • Other duties as directed by Principal

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:

Other Information:


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

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:

Mount Eliza North Primary School strives to create a community of learners who are empowered to
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