Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1498080
The Maintenance / Grounds Person is responsible for ensuring the school¿s buildings, grounds, and facilities are safe, clean, functional, and welcoming for students, staff, and the wider school community. The role requires a proactive, hands-on approach to maintenance, gardening, repairs, and general upkeep, with an ability to prioritise tasks and respond flexibly to school needs.
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
Springvale Park SDS strives towards providing an innovative, dynamic centre of learning for students with disabilities. The rich educational programs, along with a focus on maximum independence, will prepare students for their future.
Staff working in an atmosphere of trust and co-operation promote a relaxed, healthy learning environment. The team approach will be a result of communication and professional development.
Springvale Park S.D.S. is an information resource centre for the local community including local schools, sharing its expertise.
In turn, the school will look to the parents and the wider community for increased support to enable the quality, well-resourced programs to expand.
MISSION STATEMENT
Springvale Park Special Developmental School, in partnership with its parents and care givers, works to improve educational outcomes and promote community integration of children and young people with disabilities.
Springvale Park SDS caters for students with moderate to severe intellectual and multiple disabilities. Students are drawn from the Springvale and Dandenong areas. Admission of students to the school is based on meeting a set criteria and the recommendation of a registered psychologist.
Students are grouped according to age and ability. Group sizes range from four to ten students. This enables us to provide a safe, effective and stimulating learning environment to meet individual learning outcomes. There is a structured Early Education Program that provides support for pre school children with developmental delay prior to their entry into school life.
THE PROFILE
There are approximately 205 school-aged students in 2024, which is expected to increase annually. The school is also funded for 22 full time effective Early Education Program students who are between the ages of 2.8 years and 4.8 years.
The Department of Education & Training (DET) funds bus transport to and from school for students within in our designated zone. Our intake area is bounded by Clayton, Centre, Stud and Cheltenham Roads
Our Victorian curriculum provides opportunity for each student to be part of the community in which they live. To work towards this, educational experiences are provided through VELDF, the Victorian curriculum and the 16+ Independent Living Program.
These are enhanced by:
- Extensive swimming and camping programs.
- ASDAN Program (Senior students)
- Therapy programs including: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy (as required), Music Therapy, and Speech Therapy.
- Multi Sensory Programs (Snoezelen and hydrotherapy)
- Recreation and Sporting programs
- Work Education and experiences for senior students
- Community access via the four school buses and Travel Training
- Attractive outdoor active and passive recreation areas including a sensory & edible garden.
- Expanding computer and technology resources.
These programs are implemented by a multi-disciplinary team which includes: -teachers, education support officers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, physiotherapists, music therapist and art therapist.