Ed Support Level 1-Range 3 - Maintenance Person

Overview

Work type: Part time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 3

Occupation: Facilities Management

Location: Eastern Metropolitan

Reference: 1478717

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.

Role

Attendance requirement for this position to be negotiated with the Principal for school holiday periods.

Maintenance / Groundskeeper:

This position requires a motivated individual willing to undertake a range of functions mainly in general grounds maintenance, general building maintenance and equipment repairs. Ideally the successful applicant should be experienced in these tasks and be familiar with the needs and working of a school. The role includes establishing a regular program including:

Gardens, Lawns

• Trim trees of any unsafe limbs.
• Maintaining all existing garden beds including edging, weeding, pruning, planting, mulching and watering.
• Other duties as determined by the school Principal and Executive Team including Facilities Co-Ordinator.

Building and Courtyards

• Sweeping all paved areas using a blower.
• Moving furniture and equipment as directed.
• Gurney pressure cleaning of buildings and paths as required
• Clear ground drains.
• Minor Repairs
• Minor Painting
• Graffiti removal
• Other duties as determined by the school Principal and Executive Team including Facilities Co-Ordinator.

Garbage

• Clear grounds of litter.
• Empty bins as required.
• Other duties as determined by the school Principal and Executive Team including Facilities Co-Ordinator.

External Boundary Fences

• Maintain school grounds to a high standard including garden beds, oval, nature strips are neat & litter free.

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

• Coordinate the use and maintenance of school buildings and equipment.
• Liaise and negotiate with service providers in respect to the cost and quality of services.
• Supervise the delivery of contracted services.
• Manage the development and collection of resource material at the school.

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 [email protected]

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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

• 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.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Please ensure that your application includes:

• A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
• A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
• Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

Location Profile

Wantirna Primary school is located in the City of Knox in the South East suburbs of Melbourne approximately 30 kilometres from the Melbourne Central Business District. The school was founded in 1912. The school grounds include an indoor multi-purpose gymnasium, three main buildings with central open spaces. The grounds include three separate adventure playgrounds, one basketball and one netball court, a sand pit, a ga-ga pit and a full-sized oval. The staffing profile of Wantirna Primary School includes a principal and three full time equivalent teachers and four full time equivalent Education Support (ES) staff. . The school offers Physical Education, Art, Performing Arts, STEM. Library and Auslan (sign Language) and cultural studies specialist lessons. We are also accredited to support the international student program. Interschool sports is offered to years 4-6.

The school also provides an accredited Out of School Hours Care Program.

Wantirna Primary School provides an engaging and stimulating learning environment where students are challenged and supported to achieve their full potential. Our community proudly demonstrates our CARE values of Compassion, Achievement, Respect and Engagement. We deliver a comprehensive educational program which encourages a culture of social responsibility, tolerance and resilience. Through exemplary teaching practice, our school supports the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for success in our global community.

Current enrolment is just under 50 students and class sizes remain well below DET guidelines and this has led to many parents choosing Wantirna Primary School for its reputation of providing a more individualized education.