Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1543537
SC1: Demonstrated experience in facilities management, including but not limited to cyclic maintenance, compliance, repairs, contractor management and overseeing/completing major projects.
SC2: Demonstrated experience in contractor and procurement management within a school (or similar) environment. This includes engaging and coordinating contractors, conducting inductions, risk assessments and ensuring all contractors have the required documentation to work safely onsite.
SC3: Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management Systems and Work Safe procedures to identify, manage and provide solutions to risks within the school.
SC4: Sound technical knowledge and hands-on proficiency in general maintenance, minor building repairs, and grounds/gardening work, with skills in the use of relevant tools and equipment, and the physical capacity to carry out a hands-on role.
SC5: Demonstrated ability to establish and/or maintain digital databases and registers (eg: key register, chemical register, Asset & Infrastructure Management System [AIMS]) or similar.
SC6: Demonstrated capacity to show initiative, contribute to a positive school culture and live by organisational values and policies
The Facilities Manager is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operation, maintenance, safety and presentation of the School's buildings, grounds and physical assets.
As an ES 1-4 position, the role operates with a high level of independence within school policies and procedures, providing practical advice to school leadership on maintenance priorities, compliance, contractors and facilities risks.
Attendance during school holiday periods may be required.
The is a full time position, Monday to Friday (not including Public Holidays) with the start time commencing at 7.30am and finishing at 3.30pm. These times may be negotiated with the successful applicant.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Essential Requirements of the Role
Facilities, Maintenance and Asset Management
Safety, Compliance and Risk
Contractor, Team and Service Management
Key Capabilities
Desirable Experience and Qualifications
Trade qualification desirable, or equivalent hands-on experience in a similar role.
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
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Thank you for your interest.
If you would like any further information about the position or our college, please contact Simon Haber on 03 ¿ 8001 3333
If you would like to apply for this position, please include in your application (preferably saved as one PDF document):
Covering letter
Detailed CV ¿ including details of employment and the names, email addresses and mobile phone numbers of three professional referees
Confirmation of Working with Childrens Check (WWCC) number
List of your qualifications and relevant experience
A response to each of the key selection criteria
Regards
Simon Haber
As Brinbeal Secondary College grows, we are searching for passionate professionals to join our team. Our education support staff are energetic, open to professional development, passionate about learning and wellbeing, and interested in connecting as part of an amazing school community.
Joining a college that has recently opened, you will be part of the exciting journey of contributing to a new school culture and the creation of inclusive learning and wellbeing support, in brand new state of the art facilities.
We are seeking dedicated professionals who are committed to empowering students and colleagues, playing a pivotal role in our college community.
Position Benefits:
This position is an Education Support Level 1 ¿ Range 4, which has a starting salary of $93,625 per annum (1.0 EFT) as per the 2022 VGSA. (please note a new proposed EBA is under consideration and will see an increase in annual salary)
Our Education Support team enjoy the same school holiday periods as our teachers ¿ which is fully paid ¿ that¿s approx. 10 to 11 weeks holidays per year.
Education Support Professionals have the opportunity of creating a sustainable work/life balance with consistent hours and days during the school week (no weekends or after-hours duty).
You will be supported to grow and develop your skills and knowledge through regular professional learning and involvement in collaborative networks.
About our School:
Brinbeal Secondary College is one of the newest 7 - 12 Secondary College in Melbourne¿s west. The school opened its doors to its first cohort of Year 7 students in 2024 to a purpose built, state of the art educational facility.
At present, the school has just over 800 students in Years 7 to 9 and will add an additional year 7 cohort each year until 2029 when it will become a 7 - 12 school.
There is great excitement in the community about our new school.
The school is situated in Melbourne¿s booming western growth corridor approximately 23 kilometres from Melbourne CBD and services the rapidly growing and aspirational communities of the highly sought after Grove and Grand Central Estates in Tarneit.
Find out more via our website: Brinbeal Secondary College, Tarneit (brinbealsc.vic.edu.au)
Our Facilities:
Stage 1 state of the art educational facilities are now complete and includes:
Administration and Resource Centre ¿ featuring modern design and dedicated wellbeing/allied health space with 6 individual therapeutic rooms.
Exceptional two storey Science and Technology building
Large Learning Neighbourhood ¿ featuring 14 general classrooms, multiple presentation and seminar spaces and an array of quiet and small group collaborative areas.
Performing Arts building
Large Community Hub ¿ features 3 indoor basketball courts and multi-purpose exercise rooms
Outside ¿ we have extensive outdoor sports courts as well as manicured landscaping that allows for multipurpose outdoor learning experiences.
Stage 2 construction is currently underway and is anticipated to be completed before the end of 2026.
Our Values:
Brinbeal Secondary College¿s values are:
Respect ¿ Have honour or regard for the worth of oneself, others and the school environment.
Acceptance ¿ Value all members of the community as they present themselves and wish to be seen.
Aspiration & Achievement ¿ Set ambitious goals and strive to achieve them.
Working at Brinbeal SC:
All staff at Brinbeal Secondary College have qualities which ensure the effective learning & wellbeing of our students at the school.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for you to work in a brand-new secondary school in the heart of the western suburbs, catering for the diversity of learners.
Staff are highly motivated and skilled and are active contributors to the creation of a high achieving secondary school.
Our staff are committed to professional learning and growth for both self and others to ensure we are maximising the learning outcomes of all students.
If you are ready for the next challenge in your career in education and enjoy working collaboratively to enable student success and achievement, feel free to contact the college either via phone or email to discuss the role further or to organise a school tour with a member of the Principal Class.