1.    Demonstrated ability to proactively undertake a range of maintenance duties including some trade experience relevant to the role and coordinate contractors when required.

2.    Proven ability to use highly developed organisational skills to investigate, prioritise, take appropriate action and address maintenance and grounds issues as they arise. 

3.    Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and independently without supervision, to follow instructions, take on responsibility, be self-motivated and display initiative.

4.    Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and guidelines, policy and practice relevant to the school environment.

Role of Facilities and OHS Manager:

Ability to undertake a range of building maintenance and grounds duties appropriate to a school environment including some trade experience relevant to the role.

Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people including staff, students and trades. 

Ability to use initiative to investigate, prioritise, action and address maintenance and problematic grounds issues.

Ability to work cooperatively with the principal and school leadership in the management of school buildings, grounds, plant and equipment.

Ability to work during school holiday vacation periods.

Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of Occupational Health and safety legislation and relevant school guidelines and a commitment to work in safe manner.

Role Responsibilities:

Manage the school¿s maintenance management portal (AIMS) and engage and coordinate trades and services for maintenance schedule targets (according to DE policy and ESM program requirements).

Ensure Contractor Management including OH&S Induction and certification is procured and recorded in AIMS and Edu Safe portal.

Manage trades and services for reported OH&S hazard identification rectification - repairs and maintenance checklist items: quarterly OH&S assessments, Playground Inspections and ad hoc reported issues ie. Schools Minor Maintenance Logbook.

Manage trades and services for new capital works projects (School Council approved ¿ Commitment Summary objectives).  

Key contact for coordination of DE Contracted Cleaning services at local level and ensuring critical criterion and objectives are met ie. Weekly and periodical cleaning schedule outcomes to recommended and expected standard.  Provide feedback and communications.

Ensure the schools local emergency management plan is reviewed according to DE guidelines and that emergency evacuation drills are scheduled, executed and assessed according to policy and procedure.  Prepare a quarterly drill report including training needs analysis, as required, for evacuation and lockdown drills.  Provide for staff training and information on DE emergency evacuation practice and procedure according to training schedule.

Monitor DE Edu Safe Portal and ensure staff OH&S training modules are completed in line with DE training guideline requirements.

Verify schools building and grounds security through monitor of CCTV cameras periodically.  Report on issues and liaise with DE Security for Alarm Access issues and security IRIS Alerts.

Liaise with Salto Security Systems for service and security needs at the school ¿ manage the key security management system.

Using trade capability and school¿s tools and equipment, rectify minor maintenance issues and repairs for buildings and grounds where required.

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 marrung@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

Mitcham Primary School has been established since 1888 and relocated to its present site on Mitcham Road, Mitcham in 1930.  The school¿s tradition of educational excellence is complemented by attractively presented treed surroundings on an extensive site in Melbourne's outer eastern suburb of Mitcham. Currently the school has a population of approximately 500 students who proudly wear the traditional colours of green and white. 

Mitcham Primary School strives for excellence.  It is a place where all students learn in a stimulating, happy and positive environment.  The staff is a professional, supportive team noted for its dedication, caring attitudes, and the delivery of quality programs within a safe, orderly, and structured learning environment.  We cater for the different learning styles and needs of every child. Our students are encouraged to live our school values of respect, kindness, resilience, and love of learning, through the school¿s Positive Behaviour Education approach.  Students develop self-regulation and become responsible members of the school community and successful global citizens.  

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Erin Norman, Principal, on 9873 1551 to discuss our school in further detail, and/or arrange a tour.