Facilities Maintenance/Gardener - Multi Campus

Collingwood English Language School (CELS) is the major provider of the New Arrivals Program in the North Western Victoria Region. It is a Foundation to Year 10 multi campus school, providing full time, intensive English Language courses for newly-arrived migrants and refugees with campuses located in Collingwood, Broadmeadows and Craigieburn. The South Morang campus opened in July 2023 (Term 3). 
We provide a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment where students prepare for a seamless academic, social and cultural transition to mainstream school or other educational pathways. We also support families and guardians to understand and engage with our school community and the Victorian Education system.
Students attend the New Arrivals Program for intensive English as an Additional Language courses for 6 months if educational background is age equivalent. Students with disrupted schooling often attend for 4 terms. Assessment and reporting reflect this context. The ratio of teachers to students is 13:1. Multicultural education aides support teachers, students and families.
We provide innovative, creative, high quality EAL teaching and learning programs. Our students have a sense of curiosity, resilience and are excited about their learning and preparation for mainstream school or further education, leading to improved academic and life chances.

At Collingwood English Language School: 
We provide an exceptional English as an Additional Language program in a welcoming, caring, friendly, collaborative and inclusive learning communityWe provide EAL leadership and advocacyOur EAL Specialist teachers provide high quality learning and teaching in a safe and supportive environmentOur students are courageous and determined learners and become effective members of the school and wider communityOur parents and guardians are active participants in their students' learning and in the school communityValues
Our core purpose at Collingwood English Language School is underpinned by the following values: 
Respect: for ourselves, each other and our environmentKindness: to others through compassion and celebrating successLearning: being ready to learn, do my best, be actively engaged, share ideas and welcome feedback. Seek support.Collingwood Campus
Collingwood English Language School was established as a school in 1989. The Collingwood Campus is located in Cambridge Street, approximately one kilometre north east of the city centre. This is the original campus.
Broadmeadows Campus
The Broadmeadows Campus is in Johnstone St Broadmeadows, and is part of the Dimboola Hub, sharing the oval with Broadmeadows Valley Primary School and Hume Central (Dimboola Rd Campus).
Craigieburn Campus
The Craigieburn campus is located on Northleigh Ave, approximately two kilometres from the Craigieburn railway station and sits adjacent to Craigieburn South Primary School.
South Morang Campus
The South Morang campus opened in July 2023 and is co-located with The Lakes South Morang College, at 235 Gordons Road, South Morang.
Role Responsibilities The responsibilities of the Gardener/Facilities Maintenance position include but are not limited to: 
Maintaining and improving the school grounds (especially lawns, gardens and recreation areas), facilities and buildingsUndertaking regular routine inspections and identifying issues requiring maintenanceUndertaking routine repairs, maintenance of the facilitiesWork with contractors to attend to tasks that require registered tradespeople and ensure OHS requirements in relation to sub-contractors are metUndertaking small building projects and painting as requiredRepairing /maintaining furniture as requiredLiaising with the Facilities Manager & Business Manager on a regular basisSupporting staff in relocating furniture and equipmentEnsure that tools and equipment are in a serviceable condition and report any faults to the Facilities ManagerEnsure that the maintenance sheds are always clean and orderly in accordance with OH&S principlesCarpentry, plumbing and brickwork repairs as determined within skill capacityWorking together with the management team to ensure that occupational health & safety requirements are metWorking within DET OHS GuidelinesComply with legislated occupational health and safety practices and participate in consultative processesObserve safe work practices in accordance with school policy, training, and instructionsIdentify, report, and where appropriate, action risks/hazards in order to eliminate or mitigate against the risk recurring (Risks arising in the workplace may be financial, site, task, or person specific or related to safety)Promote and implement occupational health and safety and risk mitigation processes within the schoolOther duties as directed by the Principal/Assistant Principal or the Business Manager.Selection Criteria Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently when completing general maintenance gardening tasks and repairs.Demonstrate strong and proactive work ethic, and eye for detail and problem solving for the school.Demonstrate ability to work and communicate as part of a team and regularly liaise with contractors on the school site and the facilities manager.Demonstrate technical knowledge and expertise with regard to the use of specialised equipment associated with the requirements of the role.Demonstrate ability to identify and assess potential risks and work within Department of Education (DE) OH&S guidelines that may impact on the safety of members of the school community and wider school community.CELS is a multi-campus school, and you are required to work at three of the campuses. Expected begin date 28/01/2025. Initially this position will rotate between our Broadmeadows, Craigieburn and South Morang campuses. A negotiation of the time fraction may be considered.
It is a requirement that applications include a statement addressing the key selection criteria. It is a requirement that applications include the details of Three (3) Referees. Please provide details including the Referee's name, position title, phone number and e-mail address. Please include your Department of Education Employee ID number on your application (where applicable).
All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory preemployment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx