Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Loddon Mallee - Mildura
Reference: 1552288
Mildura West Primary is an exciting school. Our students really do have an active role in their education. Parent participation is promoted through regular communication and an open-door policy. Teachers, parents/carers and students, work together to ensure a quality education is provided for all. Resilience, Respect, Excellence and Pride are the school values which are truly kept 'alive' each day.
Our school, established in 1922, is one of the largest state primary schools in the Mildura Rural City Council. We have approximately 450 students, with many nations represented. We celebrate our diversity and the richness it brings to our school community.
Mildura West teachers are always learning because they want to be the very best teachers possible. They read professionally and every week they collaborate in highly effective Professional Learning Teams. They learn with and from each other, engaging in regular classroom observation, giving and receiving feedback. They plan together, ensuring the curriculum is robust and differentiated. Our experienced and talented teachers coach their colleagues, building the capacity of all staff.
Our School is very proud to be part of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program. The IB aspires to help schools develop well-rounded students with character who respond to challenges with optimism and an open mind, are confident in their own identities, make ethical decisions, join others in celebrating our common humanity and are prepared to apply what they learn in the real-world, complex and unpredictable situations.
We focus on the core areas of literacy and numeracy, but we also equip our students for the 21st century. We do so by teaching our students to understand themselves as learners. They learn what effective learners do and how to manage their own learning. Our students learn to collaborate, to work independently and to be critical thinkers. They are also taught to be ethical, critical users of ICT (Information and Communications Technology). Children in grades three to six use I-pads to enhance their learning. Our environmental programs are outstanding, receiving many awards at local, regional, state and national levels.
The International Baccalaureate offers high quality programmes of international education that shares a powerful vision. IB learners strive to become inquirers, knowledgeable thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective. These attributes represent a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond the intellectual development and academic success.
The school has 35 teachers equivalent to 29.97 fulltime positions included in this are three Principal class staff members, three Learning Specialists and one Leading Teacher. Also, a total of 24 Education Support staff whose time fraction equates to 16.56 fulltime positions which include two part-time Primary Welfare Officers.
SC1 Demonstrated experience in building and grounds maintenance, repair, and gardening
SC2 A strong work ethic, eye for detail and a sense of pride in efficiently completing work to a high standard as well as the ability to work independently and to follow instructions
SC3 Sound understanding of OHS standards and maintenance procedures in a school setting.
SC4 Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate advice and support effectively with staff, students, and contractors in respect to the work area.
SC5 Commitment to child safety and the values of a government school environment.
SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 11.30am
(School holiday attendance is required although some periods could be negotiated).
Mildura West Primary School is seeking a reliable, proactive and hands-on gardener/grounds/maintenance person to maintain the presentation and functionality of our school's facilities. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working outdoors, and can work both independently and collaboratively.
The successful candidate will carry out a wide range or gardening, groundskeeping and general maintenance duties, ensuring our school environment remains clean, safe, and inviting for students, staff, and the wider school community.
Requirements:
Reliability, good time management, and a productive attitude
An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.
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.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
A role at this range may include:
An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.
The responsibilities of this position will be not limited to:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the upkeep and general maintenance of all outdoor areas at Mildura West Primary School. This hands-on role involves ensuring that the school grounds are safe, clean well-presented, and conductive to a welcoming learning environment.
In addition to maintaining gardens and lawns, the role includes performing minor repairs and general outdoor maintenance tasks as needed.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Daily duties:
Regular tasks:
Attend training when required (working safely at heights, etc)
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