Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1553171
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.
Undertake routine cleaning duties to maintain a safe, clean and presentable learning environment.
Assist in maintaining a safe school environment in accordance with OHS requirements.
Respond to urgent cleaning requirements, spillages and health and safety concerns (including graffiti removal).
Respond to facilities and maintenance requests submitted by staff via our school Issue Tracker.
Liaise with maintenance contractors, service providers and tradespeople on behalf of the Facilities Manager as required.
Empty and maintain external bins and waste collection areas when required.
Monitor waste, recycling and organic waste programs across the school.
Maintain waste storage areas in a clean, safe and compliant condition.
Collect and dispose of litter and debris from school grounds and outdoor areas daily.
Maintaining garden ¿ general gardening, clearing paths etc.
Support the maintenance and presentation of staff areas, common spaces and specialist learning areas.
Monitor cleaning supplies and consumables and arrange replenishment when required.
Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify cleaning, maintenance and presentation needs.
Identify, report and where appropriate address hazards, maintenance concerns and safety risks.
Support emergency management procedures and participate in evacuation and lockdown drills.
Monitor equipment and facilities to ensure safety requirements are met.
Distribute and store deliveries and supplies.
End of day close of school
Support administrative and operational tasks as required and other tasks as directed by the Facilities Manager, Principal and Assistant Principal.
Assist with the setup and operation of assemblies, school events and celebrations, including BBQ set up.
Assist with classroom set up ¿ exam periods and events
School Holiday attendance requirements for this position can be negotiated, however, may be required at times up to a maximum of 30 days per year. A leave purchase allowance will be paid for school holiday attendance.
The Day Time Cleaner/Facilities Support Assistant fulfils an important role in conjunction with the Facilities Manager for performing 'hands on' tasks related to the day-to-day facilities cleaning, maintenance and operation of the school.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
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
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
Successful applicant will be required to hold a current Victorian Working With Children Check - Employee.
Mandatory Reporting, Anaphylaxis Training and OHS Modules required to be undertaken.
We ask applicants to please include the contact details of three current professional referees, including a referee from your current or immediate past employer and a principal where previous school employment was undertaken. Please include their name, title, organisation, email address and phone number.
East Doncaster Secondary College, situated in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, is a large, co-educational school with a focus on high academic achievement, excellence in teaching and learning and student connectedness and wellbeing.
The College has an enrolment of approximately 2300 students and 223 teaching and education support staff.
As a College, we strive to develop passionate lifelong learners who are creative and critical thinkers with the confidence and resilience to thrive in the global community. We want students to experience a sense of achievement and growth in their academic, personal, social and emotional development. The College values of curiosity, excellence, fairness, respect, resilience, teamwork and care and compassion reflect these desired outcomes.
We have high expectations that our students will commit to being supportive of each other as they strive for success as learners. Our catch phrase for learning is Creating a Culture of Curiosity. We strive to ensure that there is a focus on learning improvement for every student. As a result, our student achievement data is excellent across a range of data sets and year levels.
Diversity adds to the richness and quality of the students educational experience at East Doncaster Secondary College. We are proudly multicultural across more than 50 nationalities, with a strong and established International Student Program.
The College offers an array of alternative pathway options to enable greater flexibility in our ability to cater for individual needs. Students have access to external VET provision and a high quality Vocational Major VCE pathway.
At East Doncaster Secondary College, we are committed to child safety. We strive to ensure that our students are safe, happy and empowered. Through a holistic approach to wellbeing, the College offer an extensive overlay program, Positive Futures, as a means of visibly addressing the social and emotional needs of our students in a multi-dimensional and integrated approach.
As a high performing school, East Doncaster Secondary College prides itself on the creation of a learning environment where student academic, sporting, music and achievements in the arts are recognised and celebrated. Underlying the focus on excellence is the recognition that such outcomes can best be achieved in an environment where students are happy, healthy and connected.
Copies of the School Strategic Plan, Annual Implementation Plan and School Policies can be accessed via the school website www.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au
For information regarding East Doncaster Secondary College Child Safety Standards and practices, including Code of Conduct please go to https://www.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au/our-college/documents-policies-reports/