Kitchen Garden Specialist

Location: Melbourne | Southern MetropolitanJob type: Part time / From 23/12/2024 - 19/12/2025Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1453884Job posted: 22/11/2024Closes: 05/12/2024Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.RoleAn education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).A role at this range may include:Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.ResponsibilitiesThe Gardener will undertake the following tasks:Liaise weekly with the Year 3/4 teachers and the Kitchen Garden Specialist to assist with the planning of the Kitchen Garden program.Support the Kitchen Garden Specialist with weekly planning for the garden classes for the year 3 and 4 students.Assist the KG specialist and the teachers to ensure the garden classes run smoothly.Liaise with the Kitchen Garden Specialist, teachers and management to ensure the garden is maintained and all garden requirements are met.Manage a compost regime throughout the school community.Organic pest control.Crop rotation to ensure a maximum crop harvest over a maximum period.Maintain irrigation and watering systems in the garden area.Support students to harvest vegetables and herbs.Work in the garden doing general gardening tasks like weeding, pruning, waste management, cleaning and maintaining a clean and safe environment in the garden area.Stock control for all the garden equipment and maintenance of the garden shed and all the equipment in it.Co-ordinating maintenance of the garden during the holiday period and harvesting all produce during this period. Liaise with the kitchen garden specialist to ensure all produce has been appropriately cleaned and stored.Support the Kitchen Garden Specialist to set up all garden classes for the students.Ensure all the garden equipment has been packed down and returned to the garden shed at the end of each garden session.Communicate with the Kitchen Garden Specialist to maintain all equipment and inform all seedlings, soils, mulch and fertilisers needed to be purchased.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.Location ProfileSt Kilda Park Primary School, founded in 1882, is a highly popular inner-suburban bay side school located on Fitzroy Street, St Kilda within Albert Park Reserve. St Kilda is a vibrant, diverse neighbourhood with a high population density.As of November 2024, our student population is 328.The school facilities include the original 1882 two storey brick building along with additional buildings and facilities that have been added in the subsequent 143 years which include flexible teaching spaces, a library, multipurpose centre and specialist teaching spaces including a kitchen garden and kitchen.The school operates a Designated Neighbourhood Zone, which allows us to manage the numbers of new enrolments, and means our students live close to the school.Our vision is to build a progressive and nurturing culture underpinned by kindness, collaboration and inclusion. This focus on strong and positive relationships sits at the heart of what we do and allows us to create a rigorous and challenging approach to student learning where students work hard to achieve excellence.
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