Maintenance and Gardening - 3 days (22.8 hours) - Time fraction may be negotiable

Location Profile

We are currently looking for a general maintenance / handyman to help enhance the school environment. The role would include a wide range of general handyman tasks, which may include small building projects (garden edges, building seating around playgrounds etc.), painting, repairs and maintenance, retrieving balls from roofs and gardening. 

Ideally the successful applicant would be trained in electrical test and tagging or be willing to complete a course to become certified.

Working at heights training / certification would also be helpful.

The details around the days / times can be negotiated with the successful applicant. There is also the possibility of 1 additional days work at another local Primary School bringing it up to a 3 or 4 day per week role.

Cranbourne Park Primary School was built in the early 1960's. It is located in the heart of Cranbourne and services the City of Casey. There is a current enrollment of approximately 320 students from a diverse range of backgrounds. Our staff pride themselves on going above and beyond to support our students and community.

Our school vision is "to inspire every student to achieve all round success in every aspect of their lives". To drive this vision our mission statement is "to provide a safe, structured and supportive environment where all students can reach their full potential".

Values:

• Respect for Yourself
• Respect for Other
• Respect for Learning
• Respect for the Environment

Staffing profile includes:

• Principal
• Assistant Principal
• Wellbeing Leader
• Learning Specialist
• 22 Classroom Teachers
• 16 Education Support Staff

Teaching and Learning:

• Professional Learning teams drive learning across the school, during PLTs staff challenge each other, analyse cohort data, reflect upon teaching and plan for future learning
• Learning programs are constant being evaluated and enhanced keeping up with best practice and current research
• There is a strong emphasis on literacy (Talk 4 Writing) and numeracy
• Specialists rotate through a number of programs including:
  • Physical Education
  • Art
  • Music / Auslan / Performing Arts
  • Digital Technologies

School facilities include:

• Three main buildings (17 classrooms)
• Portable building (2 classrooms)
• A full-size gymnasium
• A large oval space
• Asphalted play areas and basketball courts

The school has completed significant works to upgrade the facilities for students and there are further works being planned.

Further information can be found on our school website: https://www.cranbournepark.vic.edu.au/

Selection Criteria

SC1  Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with Department of Education guidelines and frameworks, including a large focus on OHS and safety in a school environment.

SC2  Demonstrated ability to safely and competently use the tools and equipment required for general maintenance tasks.

SC3  Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including working under the direction of others and supporting contractors that may be working at the school.

SC4  Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position (knowledge of painting, repairs, carpentry etc.).

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 (Working at heights training, OHS training, electrical test and tag training, learning the Department of Education processes and procedures etc.).

Role

[Attendance requirement for this position]

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.
• 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

Responsibilities may include:

• Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with moving furniture and repairs
• General grounds-keeping tasks (gardening, weeding, planting, watering etc.)
• Maintaining the school grounds / buildings (painting, repairs etc.)
• Electrical test and tagging (idea but not required)
• Ball retrieval from buildings
• Supporting / liaising with contractors working at the school

• Other tasks as directed by the 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 (see Workplace 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 marrung@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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx