Groundskeeper

Government schools; Mildura; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Wycheproof P-12 College is seeking an education support class staff member on a part-time basis, four days per week from 8:00am to 3:00pm. Additional attendance may be required during term breaks to complete maintenance tasks and assist contractors.

The role involves coordination in accordance with school policy under supervision, not teaching duties as defined by the Education and Training Reform Act. It may include supervision of students and coordination of support staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in proactive and reactive grounds maintenance and related tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment, including written communication.
• Relevant technical knowledge for the role, including adherence to school policies.
• Capacity to work both independently and with school staff and managers.
• Ability to plan, prioritise tasks and respond to issues promptly.
• Willingness to contribute to a range of school programs across Year P to 12.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine grounds and building maintenance support, including scheduled tasks.
• Diagnose and address faults with equipment, plant and infrastructure using basic technical knowledge.
• Operate and supervise the use of equipment and tools.
• Conduct induction for visitors and tradespeople on safety policies.
• Assist with stock control of maintenance materials and equipment.
• Record maintenance requests and support purchasing processes using standard software.
• Communicate with teachers and staff about maintenance and operations.
• Carry out other duties as directed by the Principal or delegate.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Team communication

Technical knowledge

Independent work

Planning & prioritisation

Education support tasks

Job description

SC1 Demonstrated experience performing proactive and reactive grounds keeping and maintenance activities.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC3 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC4 Capacity to work independently and cooperatively with a range of people, such as the Maintenance and Grounds Manager or other school staff.

SC5 Demonstrated ability to plan and respond to issues proactively and prioritise tasks accordingly.

SC6 Demonstrated ability to contribute to a wide range of school programs across a P to 12 setting.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated experience performing proactive and reactive grounds keeping and maintenance activities.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC3 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC4 Capacity to work independently and cooperatively with a range of people, such as the Maintenance and Grounds Manager or other school staff.

SC5 Demonstrated ability to plan and respond to issues proactively and prioritise tasks accordingly.

SC6 Demonstrated ability to contribute to a wide range of school programs across a P to 12 setting.

Role

This role is part-time, with required attendance for four days per week between 8:00am to 3:00pm. Additional attendance may be required during term break time for the fulfillment of required maintenance tasks and assisting contractors in attending to tasks.

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.

Responsibilities

• Providing routine grounds and building maintenance support, including scheduled and preventative maintenance tasks
• Applying basic technical knowledge to diagnose and correct faults and problems with equipment, plant and infrastructure
• Operating, and instructing others in the routine use of, equipment and tools
• Conducting induction processes for school visitors and tradespeople on the schools operational health and safety policies and procedures
• Assisting with stock control of maintenance materials, supplies and equipment
• Undertaking routine operational and administrative tasks, such as recording maintenance requests, data entry and supporting purchasing processes using standard software
• Communicating with teachers and staff about routine maintenance and operational matters
• Other relevant tasks as required by the Principal, or delegate.

Who May Apply

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

• Previous experience in grounds and general maintenance.
• Sound knowledge of gardening practices, including plant care and seasonal maintenance.
• Experience operating and maintaining grounds and equipment.
• Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety practices, particularly around equipment use, chemicals and manual handling.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and prioritise tasks across a varied workload.
• A friendly, approachable manner and willingness to work positively with the school community.

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 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

Location Profile

Wycheproof P-12 College is situated in the small rural town of Wycheproof which is on the Calder Highway approximately half-way between Melbourne and Mildura. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum for approximately 85 students from Prep to Year 12 and has a long and proud history of providing high-quality educational opportunities for rural children, for over 150 years. Great pride is taken by the College community in the success of our students in many areas including the VCE and other post-compulsory educational programs. Students are drawn from the surrounding areas of Wycheproof and Nullawil and as such they are strongly connected to the communities in which they live. The College takes advantage of the P-12 concept with specialist staff providing classes at each level of schooling. Staff operations and a common social room ensure the staff work as a whole. A team environment is important to us. We are committed to providing a safe, happy and positive environment, with high standards of student behaviour expected and encouraged. Our current Strategic Plan focuses on creating the best possible learning environment for all our students, challenging them to pursue success and excellence in all activities. To achieve this, we aim to improve teaching and learning throughout the College, ensuring that our students leave our school literate, numerate, socially competent and well-prepared to progress to further education or employment.