Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1531255
The Facilities & Cleaning Assistant supports the effective operation, presentation, cleanliness and safety of Balwyn High School. The role provides cleaning services, assists with school opening and closing procedures, supports the Facilities Team with operational tasks, and contributes to the maintenance of a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.
The position reports to the Facilities Manager.
Cleaning and Presentation
Facilities Support
Safety and Compliance
Teamwork and Customer Service
Knowledge and Skills
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
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
Applicants are free to structure applications in any manner they choose, but must ensure that the following are included:
A specific response to each of the selection criteria. It is suggested that applicants limit their response to not more than 3 pages.
The names and contact details of up to three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the selection criteria.
Must apply via School Jobs Vic https://www.vic.gov.au/school-jobs
Information about Balwyn High School, its ethos, programs, the Strategic Plan, Vision, Values and Mission Statement can be found on our website: https://www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au