Job posted: 04/11/2024Applications are sought for an individual to work at our Don Valley Campus that has the skills to look after the grounds, general maintenance of the building, and cleaning.The School for Student Leadership (Trading as The Alpine School) is an exciting and unique year-nine specialist school. The school has been operating for 23 years and more than 10,000 students have participated in that time, both in Victoria and when an international operation was conducted in China from 2014-2019. It currently consists of four campuses.All campuses are in regional Victoria and include:Gnurad-Gundidj Campus, Glenormiston SouthForty-five students live, learn, work, play, recreate, and undertake adventures at the schools in a unique (in State Education) highly supported leadership education program. The school has modelled the educational program on an Experiential Education model, and at its core has a project/enquiry learning and social-enterprise focus.A highly developed curriculum, pedagogical, assessment, and reporting approach relates to the Victorian F-10 Capabilities.An extensive outdoor, environmental, and adventure education program is an embedded part of the school learning program. All students participate fully in this as it is an essential component of the character education aspect of leadership and experiential education.Roles and Responsibilities Specific to the SettingAs a result of the multi-campus operation and the residential 9-24/7 operation on each campus, the role requires a person with a flexible, enthusiastic, and team-oriented approach. All staff work in a close team environment with their colleagues, and a culture of collaboration, sharing, and feedback permeates this relationship.Maintenance Officer ResponsibilitiesThe Maintenance Officer will:Work with the Campus Principal to ensure that the school's buildings and grounds are well maintained and presented, and that all work undertaken complies with statutory obligations and Department Standards.Complete cleaning responsibilities as per schedule.Communicate effectively and develop a good working relationship with staff members and contractors.Observe and ensure compliance with OHS policies/procedures in regard to the maintenance shed and other school facilities.Work flexibly and reliably within tight timelines and with minimal direction in a team environment.Work with hand tools and basic light machinery.Maintain gardens to a specific expectation.Service garden equipment.Maintain and clean up rubbish on grounds.Manage the use and maintenance of equipment within the work area and keep the workshop tidy.Perform basic maintenance such as cutting grass, emptying bins, managing weeds, and leaf raking.Work hands-on with students to clean bathrooms.Ensure security measures are maintained within the work area and school where required.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience, and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants 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.Child Safe StandardsVictorian 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.
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