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Form of workEstablished in 1988, the school is situated in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
The school offers a broad curriculum for its 730+ students. Whole-school approaches to health and wellbeing, curriculum development and assessment are embedded across the school. The Victorian Curriculum areas of Science, Humanities, Health, Civics and Citizenship, Design, Creativity and Technology are taught through an integrated Units of Inquiry with a focus on the explicit teaching of Literacy and Numeracy skills and concepts. Social-emotional skills and concepts are developed via Positive Education and Restorative Practices.
The community views education as a shared responsibility. The co-operative partnership between the school and home is a highly valued feature of the school.
Our specialist programs of Physical Education, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Indonesian, Library and Science provide students high-quality programs as well as many enrichment activities.
Our Learning Enhancement team coordinates our literacy support program.
Our Student Wellbeing team supports student well-being and families. They provide individual, small group support as well as support and advice to parents.
The school prioritises the development of a global perspective and intercultural understandings. The school respects our indigenous heritage. School art adorns the school grounds. Typically, these have an indigenous or cultural focus.
Science and digital technology is a feature of the school. The STEAM facility is well resourced with 20+ PC's, laboratory equipment and is home to our lizard, turtle and stick insects. Each classroom equipped with Apple TVs, MacMinis and Chromebooks and iPads.
Both the physical environment and the learning programs are organised to facilitate four collaborative learning communities. In 2024 the school has six Prep classes, ten Junior classes (5 x Year One and 5 x Year Two), eight Middle classes (4 x Year Three and 4 x Four) and eight Senior (Year Five and Six) classes. The school is equipped with:
- thirty-two dedicated classrooms
- a visual arts room
- a computer laboratory
- a science laboratory
- a library
- a Performing Arts Centre
- a dedicated language room (Indonesian)
- a dedicated Out of School Hours facility
- two multi-purpose rooms
- a competition size sports stadium
- four outdoor sports courts (two of which are covered in synthetic grass, one of which is covered by a waterproof shade shelter)
- a competition size cricket/football oval
- a junior sized soccer pitch
- two junior sized football ovals
- five playgrounds that are dedicated to the learning levels of the school
- a farm complete with vegetable gardens, chickens and a frog bog
- a Japanese garden.
- four outdoor sports courts (two of which are covered in synthetic grass, one of which is covered by a waterproof shade shelter)
- a competition size cricket/football oval
- a junior sized soccer pitch
- two junior sized football ovals
- five playgrounds that are dedicated to the learning levels of the school
- a farm complete with vegetable gardens, chickens and a frog bog
- a Japanese garden.
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to carry out general school building and grounds maintenance independently and without direct supervision.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to use initiative to investigate, prioritise, take appropriate action, and attend to maintenance and grounds management and/or projects.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents/carers, tradespeople, and other community members.
SC4 Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and a commitment to OHS compliance in the school.
SC5 Demonstrate commitment to professional learning and growth for self and others.
Attendance, with accrual of Time in Lieu or additional pay, may be required throughout the term holidays and out of hours.
Role will ensure the school grounds, buildings and equipment are well maintained, well presented, physically secure, compliant and safe for the school community.
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.
- Inspecting and attending to immediate school buildings and grounds needs daily.
- Ensuring the school¿s buildings and grounds are well maintained and presented including providing regular feedback to the Business Manager to ensure standards are maintained and opportunities for improvement are identified.
- Undertaking or delegating to other school facilities staff minor projects and works including but not limited to plumbing, welding, painting, plaster patching, carpentry, mowing, gardening, landscaping, repairs (to doors, locks, windows, furniture, fixtures and fittings), and furniture removal.
- Undertaking small projects and coordinating contractors on larger projects; overseeing the work and completion.
- Ensuring the maintenance of all school maintenance/grounds equipment are attended to.
- Maintaining a healthy and safe school environment that complies with OHS and Department standards.
- Being an active member of the OHS Working Group.
- Undertaking routine inspections consistent with the OHS calendar including reporting, auditing, and project management of ongoing, quarterly and annual OHS requirements.
- Overseeing Asbestos Management
- Completing or acquiring JSAs, SWMS and risk assessments for works as required.
- Coordinating and conducting contractor inductions, ensuring that all contractors are fully compliant before attendance onsite.
- Managing all repairs, maintenance, and OHS requests from staff, students, and stakeholders, undertaking works using best practice techniques and procedures while maintaining a safe workplace for students and staff in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004.
- Raising purchase orders and requisitions through Compass financial systems and submitting invoices to the administration department.
- Delivering reports and updates to staff regarding Building and Grounds via Staff Briefing
- Being familiar or prepared to learn and use technology relevant to the role such as email, spreadsheets, Compass, OHS Management, and Emergency Management systems.
- Other duties outside the scope listed from time to time, as directed by the Business Manager or Principal Team
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@education.vic.gov.au
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
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
- 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
