Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1516595
Creekside K-9 College opened in 2006, as a campus of Caroline Springs College. The college now caters for 1,200 students from Prep to Year 9 and also incorporates a Kindergarten and a Maternal Health Unit to support the community and each family on their learning journey. This is a commitment to the community of Caroline Springs to provide a holistic approach to childhood development, growth and education.
The priority at Creekside College is to meet the individual learning needs of all students, to enhance their learning opportunities and achievement, and to do this in conjunction with the families and the community. The underlying philosophy is to facilitate lifelong development and the growth of students so that they can achieve their full potential as individuals and as members of a healthy and productive community. Parent, students and staff are strongly encouraged to work together in partnerships to support this improvement.
Parents are encouraged to become involved in the school as partners in the educative journey of students. Parents can become involved in the school through various avenues. This parent/school partnership makes a difference. The College and the community are proud of the success to date and remain committed to focussing on developments and initiatives which put the success of each student at the centre of all efforts.
College Value and Vision
Values - Responsibility, Honesty, Respect and Acceptance
Vision - Creekside K-9 College will instil the values and develop the skills and knowledge that students need to live effective and purposeful lives in the global community.
SC1 Demonstrated knowledge and skills to undertake to general maintenance tasks.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including good level oral and written communication skills along with relevant IT skills.
SC4 Ability to work independently and to be self motivated and show initiative.
SC5 A sound knowledge of OHS requirements in the workplace
Attendance requirement for this position is Monday to Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm
The Maintenance Officer is responsible for the regular maintenance, upkeep and ongoing improvement of school facilities and grounds across the college.
Reporting directly to the Facilities Manager, the Maintenance Officer works within a small team to ensure that the facilities meet the ongoing needs of the whole college
The position requires attendance for duty for some of the school holiday period.
Individuals with aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the postion
Meduim-rigid licence is preferred or willing to obatin as position is relief driver for school bus (ie. 28 seater) events and excursions as required
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