Gardener / Groundskeeper / Maintenance Person

Government schools; Mildura; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Mildura West Primary School is seeking a reliable gardener/grounds/maintenance person to maintain our outdoor spaces and school grounds. The role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work and can work independently or with a team, ensuring a safe and well-presented environment for students and staff.

The position is part-time, Monday to Friday, with morning hours. Applicants with gardening knowledge and a passion for outdoor spaces are encouraged to apply, with opportunities to contribute to a

Qualifications

• SC1: Demonstrated experience in building and grounds maintenance, repair and gardening.
• SC2: Strong work ethic, eye for detail and ability to work independently.
• SC3: Understanding of OHS standards and maintenance procedures in a school setting.
• SC4: Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with staff, students and contractors.
• SC5: Commitment to child safety and government school values.
• SC6: Commitment to professional learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Maintain presentation and functionality of school facilities.
• Carry out gardening, groundskeeping and general maintenance duties.
• Ensure grounds are safe, clean, and inviting for students and staff.
• Manage daily and regular outdoor tasks, including lawns, gardens and irrigation.
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers; complete purchase orders as required.
• Attend required safety training and work under supervision when directed.

Job description

Gardener / Groundskeeper / Maintenance Person

Mildura West Primary is an exciting school. Our students really do have an active role in their education. Parent participation is promoted through regular communication and an open-door policy. Teachers, parents/carers and students, work together to ensure a quality education is provided for all. Resilience, Respect, Excellence and Pride are the school values which are truly kept 'alive' each day.

Our school, established in 1922, is one of the largest state primary schools in the Mildura Rural City Council. We have approximately450 students, with many nations represented. We celebrate our diversity and the richness it brings to our school community.

Mildura West teachers are always learning because they want to be the very best teachers possible. They read professionally and every week they collaborate in highly effective Professional Learning Teams. They learn with and from each other, engaging in regular classroom observation, giving and receiving feedback. They plan together, ensuring the curriculum is robust and differentiated. Our experienced and talented teachers coach their colleagues, building the capacity of all staff.

Our School is very proud to be part of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program. The IB aspires to help schools develop well-rounded students with character who respond to challenges with optimism and an open mind, are confident in their own identities, make ethical decisions, join others in celebrating our common humanity and are prepared to apply what they learn in the real-world, complex and unpredictable situations.

We focus on the core areas of literacy and numeracy, but we also equip our students for the 21st century. We do so by teaching our students to understand themselves as learners. They learn what effective learners do and how to manage their own learning. Our students learn to collaborate, to work independently and to be critical thinkers. They are also taught to be ethical, critical users of ICT (Information and Communications Technology). Children in grades three to six use I-pads to enhance their learning. Our environmental programs are outstanding, receiving many awards at local, regional, state and national levels.

The International Baccalaureate offers high quality programmes of international education that shares a powerful vision. IB learners strive to become inquirers, knowledgeable thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective. These attributes represent a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond the intellectual development and academic success.

The school has 35 teachers equivalent to29.97 fulltime positions included in this are three Principal class staff members, three Learning Specialists and one Leading Teacher. Also, a total of 24 Education Support staff whose time fraction equates to 16.56 fulltime positions which include two part-time Primary Welfare Officers.

Location Profile

Mildura West Primary is an exciting school. Our students really do have an active role in their education. Parent participation is promoted through regular communication and an open-door policy. Teachers, parents/carers and students, work together to ensure a quality education is provided for all. Resilience, Respect, Excellence and Pride are the school values which are truly kept 'alive' each day.

Our school, established in 1922, is one of the largest state primary schools in the Mildura Rural City Council. We have approximately450 students, with many nations represented. We celebrate our diversity and the richness it brings to our school community.

Mildura West teachers are always learning because they want to be the very best teachers possible. They read professionally and every week they collaborate in highly effective Professional Learning Teams. They learn with and from each other, engaging in regular classroom observation, giving and receiving feedback. They plan together, ensuring the curriculum is robust and differentiated. Our experienced and talented teachers coach their colleagues, building the capacity of all staff.

Our School is very proud to be part of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program. The IB aspires to help schools develop well-rounded students with character who respond to challenges with optimism and an open mind, are confident in their own identities, make ethical decisions, join others in celebrating our common humanity and are prepared to apply what they learn in the real-world, complex and unpredictable situations.

We focus on the core areas of literacy and numeracy, but we also equip our students for the 21st century. We do so by teaching our students to understand themselves as learners. They learn what effective learners do and how to manage their own learning. Our students learn to collaborate, to work independently and to be critical thinkers. They are also taught to be ethical, critical users of ICT (Information and Communications Technology). Children in grades three to six use I-pads to enhance their learning. Our environmental programs are outstanding, receiving many awards at local, regional, state and national levels.

The International Baccalaureate offers high quality programmes of international education that shares a powerful vision. IB learners strive to become inquirers, knowledgeable thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective. These attributes represent a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond the intellectual development and academic success.

The school has 35 teachers equivalent to29.97 fulltime positions included in this are three Principal class staff members, three Learning Specialists and one Leading Teacher. Also, a total of 24 Education Support staff whose time fraction equates to 16.56 fulltime positions which include two part-time Primary Welfare Officers.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated experience in building and grounds maintenance, repair, and gardening

SC2 A strong work ethic, eye for detail and a sense of pride in efficiently completing work to a high standard as well as the ability to work independently and to follow instructions

SC3 Sound understanding of OHS standards and maintenance procedures in a school setting.

SC4 Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate advice and support effectively with staff, students, and contractors in respect to the work area.

SC5 Commitment to child safety and the values of a government school environment.

SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

Monday to Friday, 7.30am – 11.30am

(School holiday attendance is required although some periods could be negotiated).

Mildura West Primary School is seeking a reliable, proactive and hands‑on gardener/grounds/maintenance person to maintain the presentation and functionality of our school’s facilities. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working outdoors, and can work both independently and collaboratively.

The successful candidate will carry out a wide range or gardening, groundskeeping and general maintenance duties, ensuring our school environment remains clean, safe, and inviting for students, staff, and the wider school community.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar gardening or groundskeeping role (preferred but not limited to)
• Sound gardening knowledge and ability, including the safe use and operation of relevant equipment and tools
• Maintenance skills.
• A genuine passion for outdoor work and maintaining green spaces
• Strong sense of responsibility and pride in maintaining the school's indoor/outdoor environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Reliability, good time management, and a productive attitude

An 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.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position will be not limited to:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the upkeep and general maintenance of all outdoor areas at Mildura West Primary School. This hands‑on role involves ensuring that the school grounds are safe, clean well‑presented, and conductive to a welcoming learning environment.

In addition to maintaining gardens and lawns, the role includes performing minor repairs and general outdoor maintenance tasks as needed.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Daily duties

• Sweeping/blowing of paths and outdoor areas, keeping grounds neat and tidy.
• Checking/actioning the maintenance tasks.

Regular tasks

• Mowing lawns and trimming edges
• Pruning trees, shrubs and hedges
• Weeding and maintaining garden beds and landscaped areas
• Maintaining and monitoring irrigation systems
• Maintaining synthetic turf areas
• Basic repairs to outdoor surfaces, structures, equipment and general maintenance (eg. basic carpentry, painting, plumbing tasks, etc)
• Identifying and addressing (where possible) any hazards around the grounds
• Organise/liaise with contractors/suppliers and completing purchase orders as required
• Assist with manual handling taks, deliveries, moving furniture, setting up school events, etc.

Attend training when required (working safely at heights, etc)

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

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 programmes 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

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