AddressKeysborough Secondary College is a multi-campus school with one campus in Keysborough (Acacia Campus) and one in Springvale South (Banksia Campus). Both campuses offer programs for students in years 7-12 with an organisational structure arranged around Junior and Senior sub-schools.
Enrolments in the College stand at around 2100 and are growing. The College provides a broad range of VCE, VCE-VM and VET subjects for our students across the two campuses. The College also has a significant International Students Program with its own ELC.
Student achievement and engagement is generally above Like School groups and retention is high. Our student population is culturally and linguistically diverse and characterised by families of high SFOE as a result of which the college attracts significant Equity Funding. General Satisfaction with the College, as measured by the Parent Opinion Survey, is consistently high and in 2022 was 84%.
At Keysborough Secondary College we promote teaching and learning that is collaborative, technology rich, reflective, purposeful and personalised that prepares students for our rapidly changing world. Our pedagogical model - the Keysborough Learning Framework - is based on Dr Jane Pollock¿s GANAG lesson planning schema. We have a strong emphasis on teaching teams, whether those teams be across subjects within a year level (Years 7-9) or within a subject across year levels (Years 10 -12).
Our values of Respect, Excellence and Diversity are strongly promoted across the college and our College Vision states: Keysborough Secondary College is committed to excellence by raising the achievements of all of our students. The school community will provide an environment that enables them to achieve their personal best in each of their intellectual, creative, sporting and social pursuits. Through their voice and leadership, our students will be encouraged to make a difference by being active participants in their community. They will have the ability to succeed independently in life and empowered to achieve their ambitions.
Keysborough Secondary College has undergone an extensive renewal program with the construction of two Junior Village neighbourhoods, a Senior Village neighbourhood, and a purpose-built STEM Centre on each Campus. Construction or refurbishment of a Food Technology, The Arts and Technology Centre on each campus has also been completed. The final stage has been completed for the new Administration Centre on the Banksia Campus and the refurbishment of the Music area at the Acacia Campus.
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
SC7 Demonstrated ability to actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all children in line with the Child Safe Standards.
This position is part time 0.8 and salary is consistent with VGSA2022 Education Support Level 1, Range 2 ranging from (EFT equivalent 1.0) $55,465 - $71,032 per year. The position is fixed term from 22/7/2024 - 20/12/2024.
The Wood Technology Technician is responsible for providing support to the Wood Technology teachers by ensuring a high quality of effective practical work. This role includes preparation of materials, maintenance of tools and equipment, and assisting teachers with demonstrations and practical projects.
The responsibilities of this position will be:
Features of Work
- Hands-on support for practical technology classes.
- Management and organisation of stock, and equipment.
- Participation in exhibitions and demonstrations.
- Maintenance and repair of tools and machinery.
- Compliance with health and safety policies.
- File and manage students safe use of plant competency tests.
- Collaboration with teaching staff and students.
Skills and Attributes
- Occupational Health and Safety Awareness: Understanding and adherence to the college¿s health and safety policy.
- Collaborative Attitude: Ability to work positively and cooperatively with staff and students.
- Resource Management: Capability to provide input into resourcing materials and equipment.
- Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of hand tools, and machinery.
- Health and Safety Training: Completion or willingness to complete the Course in Safe Use of Machinery for Technology Teaching or suitable qualifications.
- Professional Development: Commitment to improving skills through professional development opportunities.
- Attention to Detail: Accuracy in preparing materials and maintaining equipment.
Typical Duties
Specific Duties
- Demonstrations: Prepare for and present practical demonstrations of processes to students when requested by teaching staff.
- Budget Monitoring: Continuously monitor and report on budget spend to ensure maximum efficiency against department needs.
- Drawing Preparation: Develop a knowledge and understanding of CAD/CAM programs and equipment to assist the teacher
General Duties
- Material Preparation: Prepare materials for technology classes.
- Stock Management: Maintain stock of materials, spare parts and components, and process orders.
- Equipment Maintenance: Maintain machines, tools and equipment. Where needed liaise with Facilities Manager to organise services
- Exhibitions: Assist in the organisation and layout of rooms.
- Material Disposal: Dispose of, or reclaim, materials.
- Project Support: Assist classroom teachers with practical projects.
- Training Participation: Participate in training, other learning activities, and performance development as required.
- Additional Duties: Perform other reasonable duties as determined by the Learning Area Leader or Principal Class Officers.
Maintenance
- Tool Sharpening: Sharpen hand tools such as chisels, planes, and drill bits.
- Repair: Repair simple machinery and organize CAM servicing.
- Basic Carpentry: Perform basic carpentry tasks.
- General Cleaning: Ensure general cleanliness of the workshop, classroom, and other technology areas.
- General Repairs: Conduct general repairs to machinery and equipment as needed
This is not intended to be an exhaustive or definitive list of duties, and the successful candidate may be required to undertake additional duties as needed to support the department and school.
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
Please ensure that your application includes:
- A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
- A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
- Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
- 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
