Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Gippsland - Bass Coast
Reference: 1509339
SC1 Demonstrated ability to maintain buildings, gardens and grounds with an ability to carry out repairs and maintenance to school facilities as required.
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. Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.
SC3 Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to ensuring all relevant Occupational Health and Safety regulations are adhered to and implemented with an ability to also identify and manage risk. Demonstrated proficiency in the safe use of equipment as relevant to the position eg. carpentry tools, power tools, gardening equipment
SC4 Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and cooperate effectively with tradespeople, suppliers and colleagues.
SC5 Commitment to child safety and the values of a government school environment.
Inverloch and Kongwak Primary School is seeking a reliable, proactive and hands-on grounds and 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 of gardening, groundskeeping and general maintenance duties, ensuring our school environment remains clean, safe, and inviting for students, staff, and the wider school community.
Attendance: Required during school vacation periods
Leave: Four weeks annual leave per year.
The responsibilities of the Grounds and Maintenance Officer will include, but not limited to:
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
Please ensure that your application includes:
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
Inverloch and Kongwak Primary Schools (IKPS) is located on beautiful Bunurong and Boon Wurrung country, in the seaside town of Inverloch in the Bass Coast Shire and the small country town of Kongwak in the South Gippsland Shire, approximately 150kms south-east of Melbourne. At IKPS, we pay respect to the Traditional Owners of Bunurong and Boonwurrung Country where we live, work and learn. We recognise First Peoples¿ continuing connection to Land, waters and culture. And we pay our deep respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
IKPS is run in a hub-annex arrangement with a combined staff, and a shared Principal and two Assistant Principals. This unique arrangement is united by our shared school vision: all our students achieve their full potential and develop into confident, well-rounded citizens. Our school values of Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be an Active Learner actively support this endeavour. Whilst our two schools work together closely, their individual communities, cultures and traditions are respected and nurtured.
Our school in Inverloch has grown rapidly over the years to reach a current enrolment of 472 students and we run 20 classes, with an additional 5 specialist areas, P.E., Music, Art, STEM and Auslan. We have 53.32 equivalent full-time staff: 3 principal class, 30 teachers and 20 Education Support staff. Our school in Kongwak has 2 multi-age classes and 32 students enrolled in 2025.
At IKPS we support our students to develop understandings and meaningful skills that contribute to health and wellbeing, which includes the development and implementation of our SWPBS program. We also value and nurture a trusting and supportive teaching environment for all our staff.
IKPS is a vital and integrated part of our two towns. As such, we are deeply engaged in our community through a calendar of school events and also by actively participating in community events including ANZAC and Remembrance Day services, and excursions to other local organisations.Further details can be found at : www.inverlochps.vic.edu.au or ring Inverloch Primary School.
This position will be based at Inverloch Primary School 33 hours per fortnight and Kongwak Primary School 3 hours per fortnight.
All applications to be addressed to the Principal. Inquiries to Nicole Alexander (Business Manager).