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: Gippsland - Baw Baw
Reference: 1495467
KSC1 Demonstrated experience in building or grounds maintenance, repair, or related trades.
KSC2 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
KSC3 Sound understanding of OHS standards and maintenance procedures in a school setting.
KSC4 Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and contractors.
KSC5 Commitment to child safety and the values of a government school environment.
The Maintenance and Grounds Person is responsible for maintaining the school grounds, buildings, and facilities to ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
This role requires sound judgement, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to perform a variety of hands-on maintenance, repair, and general duties across the school.
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
Tanjil South Primary School was established in 1887 and is located in the Baw Baw Shire, 120 kilometres east of Melbourne. It draws its students from the small local township and more commonly broader afield within the Latrobe Valley.
The school aims to:
Our primary focus is to provide the best possible learning experiences for all students and enhance their qualities, attitudes and skills which will enable them to adapt to change and have a positive outlook on life.
The school provides a quality curriculum delivered in one composite P-6 class. The students are supported by a generalist classroom program delivered by the classroom teacher in partnership with the principal as well has having specialist classes for Library (MARC Van), Physical Education, Arts, Humanities, Japanese Language, and Science.
Our buildings and on-going planned maintenance and improvements have resulted in a very attractive, comfortable and safe school environment featuring one double open plan classroom, a multi purpose room for activities requiring more indoor space, art room, music room, basketball court, picturesque oval and spacious well maintained gardens and grounds. Our outdoor active learning area has provided not only a more attractive learning environment but provides more activity options for students during their time at school.
For our small size we are well resourced and supported through initiatives such as the Small Schools Program, Small School Cluster PLC, weekly ICT support, part time business manager and classroom support staff. We have connections with other small schools in the area and collaborate to support each other to reduce costs, enhance the experiences of our students and provide learning opportunities for staff and students.