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 - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1493099
School Profile
Cardinia Primary School is on the corner of Ballarto Road and Cardinia Road in the township of Cardinia. The school is located approximately 10 minutes from the suburbs of Pakenham and Cranbourne and the townships of Tooradin and Koo Wee Rup.
The school has been educating local children since 1911, historically being a small school that served its small rural community.
In 2024, we have an enrolment of 190 students who make up 9 classes. We have two Foundation classes, three classes 1/2, 3/4 and 5/6. Cardinia Primary School has 32 staff including two Principal class, 10 full-time teachers, five part-time teachers and 9 Education Support staff. The School is very conscious of maintaining its rural school ethos and valuing its motto of being a `Caring Family School¿, both of which are highly attractive to families wishing to enrol their children at the school. We have a focus on Literacy and Numeracy, with all lessons designed using the Cardinia Primary School Instructional Model. Specialist teaching areas include Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Science and Auslan (LOTE). There are many events firmly cemented in the school¿s yearly calendar: a Whole School Picnic, Easter activities and Easter Bonnet Parade, Show Day, a Whole School Camp and an annual Christmas Concert. The school also has an extensive Buddy Program, with every student in the school given a `buddy¿.
Vision and Values
Cardinia Primary School is committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all students, staff and members of our community. Our school recognises the importance of the partnership between our school, parents/carers and the community to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing. We share a commitment to, and a responsibility for, creating an inclusive and safe school environment for our students that inspires, challenges and supports all students to achieve their personal best. Our School¿s values are Resilience, Respect, Working Together, Personal Best and Caring.
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: Ability to communicate and cooperate effectively with tradespeople, suppliers, school staff and students
KSC4: Ability to identify and assess potential risks that may impact on the school community including contractors and visitors
The Maintenance & Grounds person is responsible for the regular maintenance, upkeep and ongoing improvement of school facilities and grounds at Cardinia Primary School. It is expected that the maintenance and grounds person will take initiative to investigate, prioritise, take appropriate action and address maintenance and gardening as directed by the Principal, Assistant Principal or 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