Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 1490121
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating specific education support functions as they relate to this role; including the capacity to undertake routine general maintenance, cleaning and handy work across the school.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff, and to develop procedures and guidelines compliant with OH&S Standards relating to the work area.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community and external suppliers and contractors.
SC4 Demonstrate the required technical knowledge in relation to Department of Education and school related systems, e.g. AIMS, Compass, SAM4Schools; and demonstrate expertise in the use of equipment as relevant to the position.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.
Context:
The Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator position is an important role in supporting the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the physical resources in the school in collaboration with the Business Manager and is a key contributor to the operation of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHMS).
Attendance requirement for this position is 50/52, meaning the position is eligible for only 6 weeks of leave per year, and attendance across half of the designated school holiday breaks are required. An additional Purchased Leave Allowance is paid to cover this requirement.
The role is full time, 7.6 hrs per day, 5 days per week, starting at 7am and finishing at 3:06pm
Position Purpose:
To work collaboratively with the Business Manager to ensure that the school facilities and grounds are maintained in a presentable and safe condition. To work with the Business Manager and Principal to ensure inspections and routine maintenance items are carried out to meet regulatory requirements.
Maintenance process
Upon request/As needed
Mechanical Systems in the school
Daily
Occupational Health & Safety
Daily
Security
Each Term and as required
Furniture & Equipment
As required
Repairs & Maintenance
As required
Waste Management
Weekly & as required
Other duties as required by the Principal
As required
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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]
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
All applicants must have a personal profile on Recruitment on Line and ensure that it is up to date including Working With Children Check information. Applications should also be lodged on Recruitment on Line to ensure that notification of outcomes is delivered to a current email address. To commence Work at Geelong High School the successful applicant must have current Working With Children Check.
Applications must include:
The panel reserves the right to request additional referees other than those listed.
Geelong High School is a positive and creative learning community that embraces its history and prepares students for life.
We are committed to:
Our core value is: RESPECT
Geelong High School is a Year 7 - 12 co-educational school located near the centre of Geelong "The City by the Bay", and adjacent to a significant parkland area. Established in 1910, Geelong High School is one of the oldest secondary schools in the region. It has a proud history, celebrating its centenary in 2010, and is held in high regard by the Geelong community.
Current enrolment is approximately 975 students, drawn mainly from the nearby areas of East and South Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and across Geelong. The Leadership Team comprises a Principal, three Assistant Principals, the Business Manager, IT Manager and eight Leading Teachers. There are approximately 110 staff, of whom 75 are teaching staff.
The school motto, VITAE NOS PARAT, which means ¿It¿ (the school) Prepares Us For Life, provides a basis for the total school curriculum, and there is a strong recognition within the school, that the various elements of the school community work in partnership to achieve optimum outcomes for all our students. Students are supported and encouraged to reach their full academic and personal potential, through innovative and engaging teaching programs such as the Geelong Positive Engagement Program (GPEP), Respectful Relationships and Reading Plus. In 2013 Geelong High School introduced Positive Education, based on the elements of positive psychology, to build a strong culture of optimism and growth mindset across the school.
The Geelong High School curriculum comprises a core year 7 and 8 program (including positive education), a core and elective program across years 9 and 10, and the later years program where students may study a combination of VCE, VET, VCE Voc Major, and Australian school-based apprenticeships (SBATs).
The use of learning technologies in the classroom is a priority at Geelong High School with appropriate PD being offered to staff and a 5 year eLearning plan currently being implemented. The school has an extensive computer network that is continually evolving. The school is fully 1:1 with BYOD for years 7-12.
Central to the structure and operation of the school is the house system. All students are actively involved in the house system and the student management and welfare of students is centred on this structure. Student leadership is an integral part of the school culture. Leadership amongst students is actively encouraged and celebrated at all levels with students being given the opportunity to be involved in the decision making processes of the school. Leadership opportunities come from a broad range of activities such as the School Captains, SRC, House Captaincy, Band Captains and Performing Arts, Green (Sustainability) Team. Geelong High School aims to build on strong community links and to be supportive of all members of its community.