Maintenance/Grounds Person

Deer Park North is located in the outer western suburbs of Melbourne and serves a culturally diverse community. It has an enrolment of around 300 students.

The school priorities and initiatives in the current School Strategic Plan are supported by the following School Programs:

English

Mathematics

Science & Sustainability Program

Auslan Languages Program

Visual Arts

Performing Arts

Physical Education and Health

Inquiry Learning

Kitchen/Garden Program

Swimming and camping programs

Respectful Relationships

Student Leadership and House System

The school is organised into professional learning teams: Foundation, Year 1, Year 2, Years 3/4 and Years 5/6. The curriculum program focuses strongly on the development of literacy and numeracy skills. The Victorian Curriculum is taught through student centred units of inquiry. Learning Technologies are integrated into the classroom programs through use of use of laptops/iPads.

High importance is placed on the provision of a calm and caring learning environment that promotes a strong sense of belonging. The school community is committed to its core values of being Respectful, Resilient, Empathetic and Your Best. These values are embedded in the life of the school and form the basis upon which our school culture is built.

The DPN Community Hub, based at the school, has provided a focal point for our school community and support and assistance to families in connecting to a range of services.

1.     Demonstrated capacity to effectively maintain the school gardens and grounds and to undertake general maintenance tasks.

2.     Demonstrated keen interest in maintaining the school gardens.

3.     Capacity to use plant equipment and a sound understanding of safe work practices.

4.     Proven ability to follow instructions and to work effectively as part of a team.

5.     Ability to be self-motivated and show initiative.

Under the direction of the school leadership team, the Grounds person will work to maintain the general appearance of the school grounds, including garden maintenance, mowing and yard sweeping. 

The successful applicant will have the capacity to undertake minor maintenance tasks, including repairs to toilets, fixtures and fittings, moving of furniture etc. 

This is a part-time position, and the hours of work will generally be 8.00am to 4.00pm.

1.     Under the direction of the School Leadership Team follow a works schedule for the school's grounds

2.     Provide care and maintenance of the school grounds, including maintenance of the school's gardens and new plantings in line with the school's landscape plan.

3.     Maintain and mow the schoolground as part of a regular cycle of maintenance

5.     Assist the school in maintaining a clean and tidy environment . e.g. collecting rubbish and leaf litter around the school grounds

9.     Undertake minor maintenance tasks as requested.

10.   Other duties as directed by the School Leadership Team

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