Maintenance Officer

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria in Point Cook, Victoria, invites applications for a Facilities Maintenance role at Homestead Senior Secondary College. The position supports safeguarding and improving school facilities, enabling safe learning spaces for students in a growing campus.

The role involves routine building maintenance, safety inspections, coordination with contractors, and collaboration with staff across departments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building maintenance, repairs and facilities management within an educational environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations including inspections and compliance in schools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload to keep facilities safe and functional.
• Excellent problem-solving and technical skills for diagnosing and repairing issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks on buildings, equipment and grounds.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and address hazards under OHS standards.
• Coordinate with external contractors for specialised repairs and larger projects.
• Maintain grounds, oversee cleaning and assist with event setup.
• Keep maintenance logs and provide timely reports to management.
• Support teaching staff with workshop and shared space needs.
• Other duties as directed by Principal.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Health & safety regulations

Task prioritisation

Problem solving

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Point Cook VIC

16h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Homestead Senior Secondary College opened in 2020 and is located in a developing area of Point Cook, approximately 28 kilometres from Melbourne CBD. Our feeder schools are the local P-9 colleges - Alamanda and Saltwater P-9 Colleges. A significant percentage of our enrolments are new arrivals to the greater Point Cook community. Homestead also attracts a growing number of enrolments from the independent school's sector. Rapid growth is predicted for both the suburb and school over the next 5 to 10 years.

In 2027 we expect approximately 900 students at HSSC, and it is projected that the college's peak enrolment will be in excess of 1500 students. In addition to this, we expect to be supporting Saltwater P-9 at years 7-9 on the Homestead site while Saltwater undergoes major capital works to increase capacity on their site.

The foundation years of the college focused upon building social capital, creating structures and practices, purchasing resources and establishing staff professional learning teams. This is an amazing career opportunity for educationalists as they are part of a staff cohort playing an integral role in the development of the college's culture, teaching & learning style and place in our community. Our new phase includes solidifying our culture of the young adult learning environment and our consistent teaching and learning model, while managing significant growth in student and staff population.

HSSC is a state of the art 21st Century learning environment for young adults. With a build cost of $53 million, and a new build of 21.6m in the next three years,facilities are second to none. Students learn in a three-storey main building, a standalone Performing Arts/Physical Education building, multi-purpose courts and a playing field. Our landscaped grounds feature amazing spaces for our students and staff.

The college curriculum focuses on providing the right pathway for all students to achieve their academic goals. The college offers a broad range of studies at Year 10, VCE, VCE VM, VET & other programs.

HSSC is defined by:

• A well balancedonlinecurriculum program that utilises purposeful and explicit teaching aimed at empowering students to be active learners, striving for personal excellence and ongoing growth and development
• Challenging, innovative and creative approaches in learning and teaching practices that embrace a full range of post compulsory pathways for Years 10 to 12 students
• Highly skilled, versatile, dedicated and caring staff committed to life-long learning and developing each student through the implementation of personalised learning programs
• The active participation of staff in professional learning communities
• Shared educational responsibility between parents, staff and students
• Powerful student agency & voice in their learning
• Mature student social and learning behaviour with embedded high expectation, including efficient process and consequences.
• Effective & open channels of communication that promote trust, positive interactions and strong links with the wider community.

Selection Criteria

• Proven Experience in Facilities Maintenance
  Demonstrated experience in general maintenance, repairs, and facilities management, ideally within a school or similar environment, with a strong understanding of building systems and equipment.

• Strong Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations
  A solid understanding of OHS standards, including the ability to conduct safety inspections, identify hazards, and ensure compliance with safety regulations in a school setting.

• Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks and Prioritise Workload
  Ability to manage multiple maintenance tasks, respond to urgent repairs, and prioritise work effectively to ensure the school¿s facilities remain safe and functional.

• Excellent Problem-Solving and Technical Skills
  Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve a wide range of maintenance issues, using practical knowledge and technical expertise to ensure high-quality work.

Role

Range 3 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.

Some school holiday attendance will be required.

Responsibilities

• Performing routine maintenance tasks, including minor repairs to buildings, equipment, and furniture, as well as groundskeeping duties.

• Conducting regular inspections of school facilities to identify and address safety hazards or maintenance needs in line with OHS standards.

• Coordinating with external contractors for specialised repairs or larger projects, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.

• Maintaining school grounds, including landscaping, weed management, waste management, and the upkeep of outdoor spaces.

• Assisting with the setup and breakdown of school events and activities, ensuring facilities are prepared and functional for school operations.

• General and routine cleaning of college grounds (internal and external) with both morning routines and afternoon duties

• Keeping maintenance logs and records up to date, ensuring that all work is documented and complies with school policies and safety regulations.

• This role requires a hands-on, proactive individual with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage maintenance priorities in a dynamic school environment.

• Supporting the Design and Technology teachers with specialist tasks such as wood cutting lists and working with students, to assist curriculum delivery and clean up of the shared space.

• Other, as directed by Principal

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

• 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

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