Thornton Campus - Maintenance And Grounds

Thornton Campus - Maintenance and GroundsJob posted: 25/10/2024
Job duration: From 28/01/2025
Reference: 1445728
Occupation: Economics
Salary Range: Salary not specified
Work location: Gippsland | Warragul
Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated experience performing proactive and reactive grounds keeping and maintenance activities.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of a school community or similar workplace.
SC3 Capacity to work independently and cooperatively with a range of people and the community.
SC4 A commitment to professional learning and growth.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to plan and respond to issues proactively and prioritize tasks accordingly.
RoleThe Facilities and Grounds and Maintenance Manager role is to ensure the School's environment and the physical infrastructure are proactively and systematically maintained and improved. They will do this in accordance with requirements outlined by the Principal, or delegate and the identified Authority within the Department of Education.
Attendance is required from 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday during school term time. Additional attendance may be required during term break time for the fulfillment of required maintenance tasks and assisting contractors in attending to tasks.
This position is remunerated as an Education Support Range 3 and is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
ResponsibilitiesMaintain the inspections requirements on the identified Asset Information Management System (AIMS).Carry out, organise or coordinate all mandated inspections and keep detailed record of compliance with inspections.Assist the A/P (facilities) to ensure that the hazardous goods registry is maintained and updated for the maintenance area and that this information is incorporated in the whole school's hazardous goods register in conjunction with the Laboratory Technician.Induct contractors using the Contractor Management System prior to their commencing work. Ensure all OHS compliance requirements are met including certifications and insurance.Issue and oversee any permits required by contractors.Assist the Campus Principal in overseeing the work of contractors to ensure that they are working as described in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or Safe Working Method Statement (SWM).Ensure that all Safe Working Procedures are completed for all electrical equipment and machinery used by the maintenance department. Also ensure other employees who use the equipment are aware of the statements.Assist school and visiting staff and contractors to comply with OH&S requirements.Participate in the OHS Committee.Maintain grounds in accordance with compliance, the values and the educational direction of the school.Undertake both proactive and reactive maintenance of the school's infrastructure.Support the attendance of contractors and response to Essential maintenance items.Liaise and communicate regularly with the Campus Principal and subsequently school council.Undertake daily vehicle inspections and support the school in maintaining bus accreditation in accordance with Transport Victoria's requirements.Who May ApplyApplicants must have:
Working With Children's CheckLight Rigid vehicle LicenceIt is highly desirable for applicants to have any, or all of the following:
Working at heights licence or certificationTest and Tag Licence and certificationConstruction Induction Training (White Card)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. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability.
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ******.
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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
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.
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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 pre-employment conditions check.Successful applicants will hold, or be willing to gain appropriate licenses and or training commensurate with this role.Successful Applicants will hold, or will gain prior to commencement a Light Rigid license.Successful applicants will hold, or will hold prior to commencement a valid Working With Children's Check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.Rubicon Outdoor School is a specific purpose State Government Secondary School. Our school comprises two campuses: Thornton Campus is located in the Rubicon Valley approximately 100 km north-east of Melbourne, on the edge of the Great Dividing Range and the Nayook Campus, located near Neerim Junction at the foot of Mt Baw Baw, is approximately 100 km east of Melbourne in a bush setting. This position is based at our Thornton Campus.
The school has a long history of excellence in teaching and learning in the outdoors. Approximately 3000 students are drawn from across Victoria Government schools as part of week long learning programs with learning outcomes co-constructed with visiting schools ensuring a strong emphasis on differentiated approach. The values of Sustainable Futures, Shaped by Challenge, Building Community, and Meaningful Experiences underpin the core work of our school. Rubicon provides curriculum provision through both residential, base camp and journey based methods and a history of consistent innovation and improvement in Outdoor and Learning Away practices.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.

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