Grounds Maintenance Assistant

Wodonga Middle Years College is a supportive teaching and learning environment where student needs and backgrounds are reflected in the learning and design of the school. The clear strategic intention is to maximize opportunities for all students by developing their talents and challenging them to have high aspirations so they achieve their potential and become logical, self aware, collaborative and inquisitive. Importantly, Wodonga Middle Years College seeks to develop skills and competencies so students are well prepared for future study in the next stage of their education.

Wodonga Middle Years College caters for 1,000 students in Years 7 to 9 on three campuses.

The development of one Middle Years College with two campuses provides the flexibility associated with larger schools while still maintaining opportunities for the development of strong relationships and knowledge of student needs that is enhanced in smaller schools. The College also provides unique opportunities for teachers to develop extensive teaching expertise in this important stage of schooling - the middle years.

The College has created opportunities for teachers who wish to accept the exciting challenge of teaching in a uniquely authentic middle school program. The College has high expectations of its students and the staff understand the importance of engaging their learners.

Our Mission - To be a student focused learning community from which our graduates will:

·         Be confident, capable and self-motivated.

·         Be comfortable living in a world of diverse people, cultures, and beliefs.

·         Be able to establish and maintain effective relationships.

·         Be tolerant and act with empathy.

·         Be respectful of self and others.

·         Make meaningful contributions to society ¿ the local and global community.

·         Demonstrates intellectual tenacity and persistence in problem solving

·         Be skilled analytic, critical, aesthetic and creative thinkers as the situation demands.

·         Respond positively and appropriately to change and challenges.

·         Set high expectations for themselves and act to meet those expectations.

·         Flourish in a digital world and be a skilled user of evolving technologies.

·         Be aware of post school options and successfully access them.

In the Middle Years College:

·         Teachers specialise in meeting needs and improving outcomes for middle years students.

·         Teachers generally work in a house across year levels.

·         There are improved leadership options for Year 9 students.

·         The Middle Years campuses have the scope to develop a variety of programs emphasising:

Victorian Curriculum 

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

Literacy Intervention 

AAP (Academic Advancement Program)

Sporting Excellence

Civics and Citizenship

·      There is a concentrated focus on transition with stronger links and co-operation with neighbourhood feeder primary schools and the Wodonga Senior Secondary College.

·      Common report writing, timetabling, roll marking and student management software is used at each campus.

·      There are expanded curriculum offerings for middle years including:

Strong academic studies in all areas of the Victorian Curriculum including classroom and instrumental music.

The two campuses offer languages - Indonesian, Japanese

·         Middle Years programs are not restricted by timetable constraints of senior campus requirements.

·         Authentic purpose - student outcomes will include the completion or production of tasks relevant to the young people demonstrated through presentations, performance, creation and event management.

·         Celebrate and share the opportunities that exist with the work of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus School.

·         There are strong partnerships with the wider community including tertiary institutions, community agencies, and businesses.

Wodonga Middle Years College has three campuses: Felltimber, Huon and the Flying Fruit Fly Circus School.

Your application for this position should specifically address each of the selection criteria below.  Short listing and selection will be based upon responses to these selection criteria and key responsibility areas.

SC 1.   Preferred, but not essential - recognised trade qualification.

SC 2.   Demonstrated experience and skills in the areas of gardening, horticulture and general building maintenance.

SC 3.   Demonstrated ability to work both independently and unsupervised.

SC 4.   Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise a number of tasks at any one time working to deadlines.

SC 5.   Promote a safe school environment and be up to date with OH&S regulations;

SC 6.   Demonstrated ability to work as part of team and to work co-operatively and communicate effectively with teachers, education support staff, students and contractors.

SC 7.   Willingness to provide after hours service/repairs in emergencies as required.

SC 8    A commitment to professional learning and growth.

SC 9    Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the structure and programs offered at Wodonga Middle Years College.

This position requires attendance of 30 days during school vacation periods.  A leave purchase allowance is paid for this attendance.

To maintain the physical resources of the Wodonga Middle Years College at Huon, Felltimber and Flying Fruit Fly Circus School and also at Wodonga Senior Secondary College.

*        Maintenance and upkeep of College buildings

*        Maintenance of grounds and gardens, in particular, watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, rubbish removal.

*        Attend to regular maintenance/servicing of gardening equipment.

 *       Report any Occupational Health & Safety issues to the College Business Manager.

*        Comply with Occupational Health &Safety and Work Safe standards, in particular to safe storage of chemical, ensuring MSDS for all chemicals used are available and easily accessible to employees and that chemicals are clearly labelled and stored in accordance with safety regulations

*        Complete appropriate paperwork for jobs completed and orders for supplies.

*        Comply with Occupational Health &Safety and Work Safe standards.

*        Maintain student lockers, including repairs as required.

*        Assist with unlocking security gates and locker bays each morning.

*        Check regularly that all gutters, pits and storm water drains are kept clear, arrange with Business Manager for service provider to attend annually, or more often if blockage occurs.

*        Check regularly that trees and overhanging branches are checked regularly and in consultation with Business Manager, arrange for service provider to carry out tree audit, where required.

*        Arrange for waste bins and recycle bins to be emptied on a timely basis.

*        At all times, wear the correct PPE appropriate to the task being completed.

*        Attend relevant training, as required.

*        Complete Performance and Development Plan and Annual Review

*        Other reasonable duties as directed by the College Business Manager and/or College Principal.

changes, appropriate training may be given, if required, to undertake the new/varied role.

The above responsibilities set out the major duties and tasks associated within the stated job description.  Other duties of a similar nature and/or level undertaken within the school are not excluded, simply because they are not itemised. 

These duties could vary from time to time resulting from new legislation, changes to technology or policy and procedure, and in the context of any changes, appropriate training may be given, if required, to undertake the new/varied role.

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

- A fulltime Education Support employee (48/52) is entitled to 152 hours (20 days) annual leave and 228 hours (30 days) additional paid leave in respect of each calendar year.

Part time employees receive annual leave entitlements on a pro rata basis, calculated according to the time fraction worked each calendar year.  Education Support employees are expected to use annual leave entitlements during school vacation periods, unless otherwise approved.  Public Holidays that fall during a period of additional paid leave are not regarded as part of that leave.

WMYC does not bind itself to make any appointment whatsoever from applications received. 

Applications must include the following: 
* a covering letter; 
* brief statements addressing each of the selection criteria; 
* your resume/CV detailing employment history; 
* names and contact numbers of two professional referees (include current employer/supervisor) who can provide comment on the selection criteria

The successful applicant will initially be engaged for a probationary period of six (6) months. A probationary review before six (6) months will be undertaken.

Applications can be lodged on the DET Recruitment Online Website (http://www.education.vic.gov.au) and follow the link to Careers and Job Vacancies/Current Vacancies or a copy of your application could be forwarded directly to:

**@wmyc.vic.edu.au