Maintenance / Facilities Manager

Koo Wee Rup Secondary College (KWRSC) is a large co-education public school situated in the high-growth corridor of the Southeastern suburbs with easy access to Phillip Island, Mornington Peninsula and the Melbourne CBD.

Koo Wee Rup Secondary College is going through an exciting change with a newly appointed Principal in Term 4 of 2023, and a new Principal Team formed for the beginning of 2024.

Our past and current enrolment sits around 1050 students. Many students travel by bus to attend the college.  Our current staffing profile consists of the Principal, 4.4 Assistant Principals, ten Leading Teachers, six Learning Specialists, seventy-one Classroom Teachers and thirty-one Education Support Staff.  Koo Wee Rup is a progressive community with a focus on community engagement and support.  The school is active in the Cardinia Network developing partnerships with other network primary and secondary schools.

The College is situated around attractive spacious grounds.  Previous rebuilds have enabled the update of three learning community centres with plans to upgrade the other centres when the opportunity arises through the Department.

Our vision is ¿to inspire a passion for lifelong learning and excellence in a community which provides all students with the opportunity to achieve their personal best¿.  We emphasise the importance of students being independent and responsible, and we instil the values of personal best, honesty and integrity, and respect for others.

At KWRSC our Strategic Plan 2020-2024 goals are to

-          Improve student outcomes in literacy and numeracy across all domains,

-          Develop improved engagement of students in their learning, and

-          Improve student health and wellbeing across the school.

Curriculum offerings in Years 7, 8 and 9 consist of core components covering the key Domains.  In Years 9 and 10, elective offerings complement the core subjects.  Students are also able to study VCE subjects as part of their Year 10 studies.  In Years 11 and 12, we offer a comprehensive program that allows students to engage in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) and Vocational Education and Training (VET).

Koo Wee Rup Secondary College has recently introduced an Engage Program where students in years 7-9 at risk of disengaging from school have an opportunity to complete an inquiry-based, hands-on learning project one day per week. 

The College has strong connections to the Head Start initiative and we currently have and will continue to have students undertake an array of SBAT options.  We also offer Certificate II VETDSS on campus to support the priority VET pathways as surfaced by the Firth review and the exciting new VCE VM senior certificate option.

KWRSC has a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including Instrumental Music, Musical Productions and Festivals and a wide range of excursions, competitions, sports programs, and camps as approved by the School Council.

1. Ability to carry out a physical role with demonstrated ability to proactively undertaking a range of school building and grounds maintenance duties

2. Demonstrate a capacity to work as a member of a team, to follow instructions and take on the responsibility to work independently without direct supervision

3. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with a range of people in working / school environment

4. Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of Occupational Health and Safety guidelines

5. Demonstrate commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others 

To ensure the school grounds, buildings and equipment are well maintained, well presented, physically secure, compliant with all appropriate regulations and provide a safe environment for the school community.

Attendance may be required throughout the term holidays.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

          General

• Ensure that the buildings and grounds are well maintained and presented and that all work undertaken complies with OHS and Department standards.
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment by following OHS regulations and being an active member of the OHS Working Group.
• Managing all repairs, maintenance, and OHS requests from staff, students, and stakeholders in consultation with the Assistant Principal and Principal Team.
• Order hygiene and sanitation supplies.
• Oversee AIMS - maintaining and updating on a regular basis including contract management and updating school maintenance plans.
• Raising purchase orders and requisitions through Compass financial systems and submitting invoices to the administration department.
• Support for internal and external programs when directed.
• Member and contributor to the OHS Working Group.
• Coordinate contractors onsite and conduct contractor inductions, ensuring that all contractors are fully compliant before attendance onsite.
• Delegate tasks within the facilities department, overseeing the work and completion.
• Arrange for regular servicing of equipment.
• Delivering reports and updates to staff regarding Building and Grounds via Staff Newsletter.

          Buildings and Facilities

• In conjunction with the Assistant Principal, engage in the development and review of a long-term plan for the ongoing development of the college.
• Take a hands-on approach in performing daily maintenance tasks whenever required which will include removal of graffiti, emergency maintenance, cleaning, deliveries and general repairs.
• Respond daily to service requests from staff via Issue Tracker and prioritise work in order of urgency.
• Respond to any emergency situations in an appropriate manner and undertake such other duties as may be required, noting such activities may be outside normal working hours or on weekends.
• Participate in relevant training and professional learning.
• Identify, report, and advise on furniture and equipment renewal.
• Manage minor works and refurbishment projects, both school-driven and department-driven.
• Work in conjunction with contractors onsite for project completion.
• Responsible for booking school bus maintenance during holidays.
• Responsible for maintaining a register for keys and fobs for contractors and staff.
• Other duties as negotiated with the Principal or Assistant Principal.

Compliance and Annual Inspections

• Asbestos Coordinator for Koo Wee Rup Secondary College.
• OHS reporting, auditing, and project management for adherence to OHS legislation, including ongoing, quarterly and annual.
• Oversee general and cyclical maintenance of grounds, facilities and equipment.
• Be familiar with the mechanical and electrical systems of the school and keep operational manuals current.
• Comply with OHS and WorkSafe standards regarding asbestos, chemical safety, risk management, facilities and hazards.
• Undertake routine inspections determined by the Departmental OHS calendar.
• Undertake PD "Bricks and Mortar" updates as required.
• Annual Gas Applicance Management.
• Annual Termite inspections.
• Annual Safe Tree program.

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

The Department of Education and Training 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.

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

• 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