Day Time Cleaner/Facilities Support - ES1-2

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave purchase arrangement for school-

Flexible on-site role

Job summary

East Doncaster Secondary College, part of the Department of Education Victoria, invites applications for a Day Time Cleaner/Facilities Support ES1-2 to maintain a safe, clean learning environment across the campus.

You will perform routine cleaning, assist with safety and OHS, respond to maintenance requests, manage waste, and support events and everyday operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and follow directions.
• Good communication in a school environment.
• Understanding of OHS requirements and safe work practices.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and routines.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning to keep a safe, clean learning environment.
• Maintain safe school environment per OHS requirements.
• Address urgent spills and health/safety issues (graffiti removal).
• Respond to maintenance requests via the school Issue Tracker.
• Liaise with contractors and tradespeople for the Facilities Manager.
• Empty and manage external bins and waste areas.
• Monitor recycling and waste programs across the school.
• Keep waste storage areas clean and compliant.
• Collect litter and debris from grounds daily.
• Care for gardens and general grounds upkeep.
• Support staff areas and shared spaces.
• Check stock of cleaning supplies; arrange replenishment.
• Regularly inspect facilities for needs.
• Identify hazards and safety risks; report them.
• Support emergency drills and safety procedures.
• Ensure safety of equipment and facilities.
• Distribute deliveries and store supplies.
• End of day close of school duties.
• Assist with admin tasks and other duties as directed.
• Help set up assemblies and events, including BBQs.
• Assist with classroom setup for exams and events.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

OHS awareness

Cleaning procedures

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Waste management

Job description

Day Time Cleaner/Facilities Support - ES1-2

Department of Education Victoria – Doncaster VIC

22h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

East Doncaster Secondary College, situated in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, is a large, co-educational school with a focus on high academic achievement, excellence in teaching and learning and student connectedness and wellbeing.

The College has an enrolment of approximately 2300 students and 223 teaching and education support staff.

As a College, we strive to develop passionate lifelong learners who are creative and critical thinkers with the confidence and resilience to thrive in the global community. We want students to experience a sense of achievement and growth in their academic, personal, social and emotional development. The College values of curiosity, excellence, fairness, respect, resilience, teamwork and care and compassion reflect these desired outcomes.

We have high expectations that our students will commit to being supportive of each other as they strive for success as learners. Our catch phrase for learning is Creating a Culture of Curiosity. We strive to ensure that there is a focus on learning improvement for every student.As a result, our student achievement data is excellent across a range of data sets and year levels.

Diversity adds to the richness and quality of the students educational experience at East Doncaster Secondary College. We are proudly multicultural across more than 50 nationalities, with a strong and established International Student Program.

The College offers an array of alternative pathway options to enable greater flexibility in our ability to cater for individual needs. Students have access to external VET provision and a high quality Vocational Major VCE pathway.

At East Doncaster Secondary College, we are committed to child safety. We strive to ensure that our students are safe, happy and empowered.Through a holistic approach to wellbeing, the College offer an extensive overlay program, Positive Futures, as a means of visibly addressing the social and emotional needs of our students in a multi-dimensional and integrated approach.

As a high performing school, East Doncaster Secondary College prides itself on the creation of a learning environment where student academic, sporting, music and achievements in the arts are recognised and celebrated. Underlying the focus on excellence is the recognition that such outcomes can best be achieved in an environment where students are happy, healthy and connected.

Copies of the School Strategic Plan, Annual Implementation Plan and School Policies can be accessedvia the school websitewww.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au

For information regarding East Doncaster Secondary College Child Safety Standards and practices, including Code of Conduct please go tohttps://www.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au/our-college/documents-policies-reports/

Selection Criteria

• SC1 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.

Role

• Undertake routine cleaning duties to maintain a safe, clean and presentable learning environment.
• Assist in maintaining a safe school environment in accordance with OHS requirements.
• Respond to urgent cleaning requirements, spillages and health and safety concerns (including graffiti removal).
• Respond to facilities and maintenance requests submitted by staff via our school Issue Tracker.
• Liaise with maintenance contractors, service providers and tradespeople on behalf of the Facilities Manager as required.
• Empty and maintain external bins and waste collection areas when required.
• Monitor waste, recycling and organic waste programs across the school.
• Maintain waste storage areas in a clean, safe and compliant condition.
• Collect and dispose of litter and debris from school grounds and outdoor areas daily.
• Maintaining garden ¿ general gardening, clearing paths etc.
• Support the maintenance and presentation of staff areas, common spaces and specialist learning areas.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and consumables and arrange replenishment when required.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify cleaning, maintenance and presentation needs.
• Identify, report and where appropriate address hazards, maintenance concerns and safety risks.
• Support emergency management procedures and participate in evacuation and lockdown drills.
• Monitor equipment and facilities to ensure safety requirements are met.
• Distribute and store deliveries and supplies.
• End of day close of school
• Support administrative and operational tasks as required and other tasks as directed by the Facilities Manager, Principal and Assistant Principal.
• Assist with the setup and operation of assemblies, school events and celebrations, including BBQ set up.
• Assist with classroom set up ¿ exam periods and events

SchoolHolidayattendancerequirementsforthispositioncanbenegotiated, however, may be required at times up to a maximum of 30 days per year. A leave purchase allowance will be paid for school holiday attendance.

Responsibilities

TheDay Time Cleaner/Facilities Support Assistantfulfilsanimportantroleinconjunctionwith the Facilities Manager for performing 'hands on' tasks related to the day-to-day facilities cleaning, maintenance and operation of the school.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

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 (seeWorkplace 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*******@education.vic.gov.au

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.

Child Safe Standards

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

DE Values

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

Other Information

Successful applicant will be required to hold a current Victorian Working With Children Check - Employee.

MandatoryReporting,AnaphylaxisTrainingandOHSModulesrequiredtobe undertaken.

We ask applicants to please include the contact details of three current professional referees, including a referee from your current or immediate past employer and a principal where previous school employment was undertaken. Please include their name, title, organisation, email address and phone number.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• 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 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal