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Form of workEstablished in 1919 Dandenong High School is one of the oldest, largest and most culturally diverse secondary schools in the state. It is situated in the South East Region in Dandenong, a low socio economic community (SFO density 0.72) with a high refugee population. The school has over 1500 students and is highly multicultural with 78 nationalities and 80 different language groups represented. In 2008 Dandenong High School merged with two other schools in the local community and is currently undergoing a major school redevelopment and a $45 million dollar funding program.
In order to ensure that students develop a "sense of belonging" and connectedness to the school, the school has a unique structure housing its students in 7 House building on one site. Each House holds 250 students from Years 7 - 12, 25 teaching staff, a House Leadership team of 3 and an administration officer. Students in Years 7 - 10 learn primarily in the House in architecturally designed learning spaces.
The school has an innovative approach to curriculum with a collaborative learning model in Years 7 - 9. Students learn in groups of 50 with teams of 3 teachers and electronic curriculum frameworks are available for each subject and Year level. There is a focus on discovery based learning, problem solving and inquiry and students are encouraged to be independent learners who are self-motivated and curious about the world around them.
Dandenong High school has an Accelerated Learning Program in years 7 - 10 and offers a wide range of electives and extensive curriculum opportunities in the senior years. Students can select numerous Senior Certificate subjects and a number of VET options. The Trade Training Centre on the Chisholm TAFE site provides the opportunity for Year 9 - 10 students to select industry tasters in state of the art facilities.
Student leadership is a high priority. The school encourages an active student voice with leadership opportunities at each year level and a comprehensive leadership program offered in Years 10 - 12. Students can also participate in a range of sporting and performing arts opportunities through the House Shield competition including; chorales, swimming and athletics. Each year there is a Performing Arts Gala, an annual production, a lunchtime activities program implemented by student leaders.
SC1 Demonstrated ability to proactively undertake a range of maintenance duties including some trade experience relevant to the role
SC2 Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a range of people in a working environment
SC3 Proven ability to use highly developed organisational skills to investigate, prioritise, take appropriate action and address maintenance issues as they may arise
SC4 Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as a member of a team, to follow instructions and take on responsibility to work independently without direct supervision
SC5 Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and practices
The role will support the wellbeing and safety of the school community by ensuring the grounds and facilities are maintained to a high standard. The role will involve a range of scheduled maintenance responsibilities and projects as well as responding to and addressing maintenance and safety needs. This role reports directly to the Facilities Manager
- Work as a member of the Maintenance Team to ensure the facilities and grounds are maintained to a high standard
- Develop, implement and monitor a planting and garden maintenance schedule
- Evaluate and select equipment, materials and plants and make recommendations to senior management.
- Ensure leave litter is monitored and removed as part of the weekly maintenance schedule during (August-February); twice weekly (March-July)
- Coordinate the purchase of equipment and materials
- Respond to maintenance tasks as they are assigned by the Facilities Manager
- Comply with requirements of scheduled inspections (tree audit, facility audit, asbestos, mechanical equipment
- Ensure storage areas are in a clean, safe and orderly condition
- Manage procedures relating to the maintenance and care of gardening equipment
- Assist with the security of equipment and buildings
- Ensure work complies with Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and practices
- Undertake any other duties as directed by the Principal or Facilities 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
Preferably all applicants should submit a cover letter CV and Key Selection Criteria response as one attached document on Recruitment On-Line
