Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1506886
Belgrave South Primary School is located in the Dandenong Ranges, 37 km east of Melbourne. The area enjoys the benefits of living on the rural fringe of the suburbs, yet near main arterials and the rail network. Environmental planning restrictions limit the areas for future residential development in the area. The location of the school in the centre of the township helps the school maintain a very high profile with all local residents. The majority of the students live within walking distance of the school; however some students travel from surrounding areas such as Kallista, Cockatoo, Selby and Ferntree Gully.
The student population of 378 students will be catered for in seventeen classroom groups with enhancement from specialist programs in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education and LOTE Japanese is offered at all levels of the school.
Explicit teaching with differentiated learning opportunities are expected practices at Belgrave South Primary. Curriculum planning and implementation is critical at all levels. Teachers constantly endeavour to incorporate a range of teaching strategies and activities to cater for the diversity of student learning styles and needs. The school has a well developed program to support students who have a disability or impairment.
Literacy and Numeracy programs are the foundations for curriculum development and implementation, with the support of trained personnel. The School Wide Positive Behaviours program provides the basis of our student wellbeing programs and our students are supported by our Chaplain.
The school provides a wide range of activities to enrich and support the curriculum at all levels. Camps, excursions, school visits, sporting events, school wide swimming, arts, production, and instrumental groups are examples of opportunities offered to students to broaden their learning and encourage their involvement in the school community.
A major building refurbishment was completed in 2011 providing 6 new learning areas with central shared space. The school¿s technology network enables students and staff access to process information from both local and global sources. The addition of Smartboards and School iPads into Grade 5 & 6 , and a Computer Lab that all grades access has enriched learning across the school.
Strong links have been established with local pre-schools. A six week transition program conducted by the school has been used as a model throughout the state. The teachers of students in Years 5 and 6 work closely with local secondary colleges to pave the way for a smooth transition, for their students, into the next phase of education.
Parents and community members are active within the school, through formal avenues such as School Council and Parent Association and in classroom support and extension programs. The school is actively involved in the `Kids Hope¿ mentoring program, involving members of the local community, and encourages the use of local experts at all levels of the school curriculum.
1. Demonstrate sound and safe working knowledge of hand and power tools and the ability to efficiently undertake general handyperson tasks, repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior of buildings and grounds with the school.
2. A strong and proactive work ethic and a sense of pride in efficiently completing work to a high standard in a timely fashion.
3. The ability to follow directions, accept feedback and work independently or as part of a team.
4. Ability to communicate and cooperate effectively with tradespeople, suppliers and colleagues.
5. Demonstrate capacity to oversee the Occupational Health and Safety Framework and manage compliance processes related to the facilities management.
1. Undertake general handyperson tasks, repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior of buildings and grounds with the school.
2. Maintain a strong and proactive work ethic and a sense of pride in efficiently completing work to a high standard in a timely fashion.
3. Follow directions, accept feedback and work independently or as part of a team.
4. Communicate and cooperate effectively with tradespeople, suppliers and colleagues.
5. Liaise with the Business Manager in relation to the AIMS project and entering information into the portal.
The position is for part time hours working one day per week and are flexible.
Maintenance jobs include but not limited to aspects of joinery, carpentry, plumbing, repairing doors, locks, curtains, lights, plant, equipment and other tasks that may arise.
Maintain grounds and open spaces including but not limited to gardens, including weeding, fertilizing, planting and pruning.
Liaise with tradespeople and contractors as required.
Cyclical preventative maintenance jobs as scheduled, including gutter and roof cleaning and painting.
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