Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1482824
SC1. Demonstrated experience in gardening maintenance using motorised equipment as relevant to the position.
SC 2. Demonstrated reliability, punctuality and ability to work independently and manage time appropriately.
SC 3. Capacity to undertake routine tasks across a range of maintenance and gardening functions.
SC 4. Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support staff and sub contractors
SC 5. Demonstrated understanding of OH&S requirements specific to the position
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the School Community.
Perform duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner in accordance with the school Values, the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct and all local policies and codes of conduct.
Maintain regular, consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures and staff policies and protocols.
Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.
Other duties as requested by the Principal/Business Manager.
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
Vermont Secondary College is a large, single campus, co-educational secondary college of over 1650 students located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Vermont Secondary College enjoys an exceptionally high level of parent and community support. General Satisfaction with the College, as measured by the Parent Opinion Survey, remains high and in 2024 was 85%.
VSC Statement of Values & Philosophy
Our VSC Statement of Values & Philosophy ensures that everyone in our school community will be treated with fairness and respect. In turn, we will strive to create a school that is inclusive and safe, where everyone is empowered to participate and learn.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we live, work and travel upon and we pay our respects to the Elders, both past and present, and we recognise, acknowledge and respect the history, culture, diversity and value of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands people.
Vermont Secondary College (VSC) is committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all students, staff and members of our diverse community. Our school recognises the importance of our partnership with parents and carers to support our students in their wellbeing, engagement and achievement in learning. We share a commitment to, and a responsibility for, creating an inclusive and safe school environment for our students.
VISION:
The VSC Motto ¿ Lift up thine eyes
Our college motto Lift up thine eyes provides the vision of our college community. We aspire to be progressive and optimistic in our endeavours and interactions, constantly open to the improvement of wellbeing, engagement and achievement. Together, we are building the capacity of our community to engage meaningfully and contribute positively in an increasingly complex world.
VSC Vision for Learning & Teaching:
Our community creates rich and rigorous learning experiences that empower us all to participate with curiosity, purpose and insight.
This will be achieved through the implementation of the VSC Instructional Model, which underpins our pedagogical practice to guide us in implementing more consistent, high quality, innovative curriculum, assessment, teaching and learning practices with clear expectations for staff, students and parents.
Mission
VSC is proud of its status as a high-performing neighbourhood state school. The goal of VSC is to draw on the qualities of the young people at the college, providing a curricular and co-curricular program that allows them to flourish in areas of strength and to develop in areas of weakness. We strive to support all students to develop the ability to recognise and manage emotions, develop caring and concern for others, make responsible decisions, establish positive relationships, act creatively, engage fully with learning, contribute to community, develop high expectations for self, and handle challenging situations with resilience and respond effectively.
VSC Values
Our endeavours and interactions are guided by our College Values of: