Groundskeeper

Lara Primary school is situated in the north-east corner of the town of Lara. It is approximately 10 km from Geelong and 60 km west of Melbourne CBD. Our school¿s enrolment sits between 460-470 students across 20 classrooms. In addition to the Principal, Assistant Principal and a vibrant leadership/wellbeing team, there are 29.4 EFT teachers and 10.18 ESOs.

Lara Primary School is a safe and respectful learning community that fosters collaboration, nurtures resilience and promotes excellence. Our dedicated staff and families are committed to supporting each student to set goals and take pride in their achievements in a safe and caring environment. We articulate the expected behaviours to support our vision by implementing the school values of:

-       I am safe

-       I am respectful

-       I am resilient

-       I am ready to learn

Our students benefit from having high quality teaching staff with a range of different experiences and skills working together in teams to support the learning of all students. We offer a broad curriculum based on building strong foundations in Literacy and Numeracy. There is an emphasis on developing life-long learners and learning how to learn is a vital component of this process. We strive to build a growth mindset which encompasses high expectations where students understand that effort is needed to improve. Our curriculum is further enhanced by an outstanding specialist program featuring Physical Education, Visual Art, LOTE (Auslan and Indonesia), Science, Digital Technologies and Performing Arts.

High expectations are at the centre of all that we say and do at Lara Primary School, and we are incredibly proud of the journey of excellence that our school is on. 

SC1.  Demonstrated experience in gardening maintenance using motorised equipment as relevant to the position

SC2.  Demonstrated reliability, punctuality and ability to work independently and manage time appropriately

SC3.  Capacity to undertake routine tasks across a range of maintenance and gardening functions

SC4.  Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support staff and parents

SC5.  Demonstrated understanding of OH&S requirements specific to the 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. 

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.

A role at this range may include:

• Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.

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. 

Garden Maintenance 

• Maintain grassed areas and foliage throughout the school grounds
• Weed spraying, as required
• Pruning of all shrubs as required
• External blowing/vacuuming of leaves and debris as per school schedule
• Watering of planted areas, as required. 

Light Machinery Maintenance 

• Facilitating the maintenance and service of gardening equipment
• Maintaining petrol supplies for powered gardening tools

Grounds infrastructure maintenance -

• Regular checking and clearing of small storm water pits and drains
• Small painting jobs

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, leaders, students and the general public.

Perform duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner in accordance with the school Values, the Victorian Public Sector Code of Conduct and all local policies and codes of conduct.

Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures and staff policies and protocols.

Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role.

Other duties as requested by the Principal / Business Manager.

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