3 days remaining
Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 24/04/2023
Organisation: Education and Training
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Facilities Management
Reference: 1336690
SC1 Demonstrated ability to carry out repairs and maintenance to buildings and grounds to a high standard (formal trade qualifications and/or training is desirable).
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work as a member of a team, to follow instructions and take on the responsibility to work independently without direct supervision.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a range of people in a work/school environment.
SC4 Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and practices in relation to the role.
SC5 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth.
The attendance of this role requires the successful applicant to:
- work from 6:30am – 2:36pm each day,
- work one week of each of the term holidays, and
- work two weeks of the summer holidays.
Performs and/or supervises tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy. This may include the supervision and coordination of other education support class staff within the work area. Supervision and coordination would be limited to ensuring routine tasks are performed to required standards. Input into identifying training needs and development of education support class staff within the work area or educational program becomes an important feature at range 2.
Specialised support to achieve specific outcomes is a feature of range 2. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring buildings and grounds is properly maintained) under the direction of the Principal.
Performs technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine buildings and grounds maintenance support would be typical examples.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required where it is an integral part of the employee’s position or in circumstances where supervision is required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Maintenance/Facilities position include but are not limited to:
- maintaining the site in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations,
- maintaining the site which further supports student education,
- identifying, logging and following up defects with the building company,
- maintaining a positive budget to ensure all priority works get completed in a timely manner,
- having an understanding or willingness to learn elements of the Asset Information Management System (AIMS),
- liaising with the Department of Education when portables are allocated to the school,
- ensuring the grounds look pleasing,
- undertaking general maintenance and buildings works,
- deactivating alarms and opening gates and doorways as required in preparation for staff/student,
- undertaking daily checks of grounds and buildings prior to students/staff arriving onsite each day and clearing debris around entrance areas and pathways as appropriate,
- working through a schedule of regular tasks and maintenance audits systematically and in a timely manner,
- carrying out basic inspections of the school site to determine work that needs to be undertaken,
- monitoring all maintenance contracts to ensure requirements are met
- maintain the gardens,
- cleaning heater and air conditioner filters as necessary,
- scheduling services and adjustments as required,
- liaising with the Principal to support any special event requirements,
- liaising with OH&S representative to 'make safe' any immediate buildings and grounds issues,
- liaising with project managers, builders, contractors and tradespersons, while protecting the school's position and interests,
- monitoring trades and contractors to ensure they perform their respective duties in a competent and efficient manner in line with school values,
- sourcing and inducting contractors, under DET procurement guidelines,
- assisting with furniture and classroom set up, including table/chair relocation, and
- being aware of and seeking assurance of compliance with government regulations and policies in relation to the role and responsibilities.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 801 or email on: brett.west@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 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
Karwan Primary School is looking for a full-time Facilities Manager.
The ideal candidate would:
The successful applicant will have extensive experience and knowledge in the building industry and will:
Located in Tarneit, adjacent to Dianella Community Centre, 25 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, Karwan Primary School is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built school designed for the specific needs of the community to ensure all students reach their full potential.
At Karwan Primary School we provide a stimulating, creative and challenging learning environment where students achieve their personal best. They are supported to grow socially, emotionally and academically, and become respectful, responsible and resilient members of a global community. We offer a robust educational experience for all students through effective communication, strong collaboration and high-impact, research-based teaching.
Karwan Primary School has an outstanding, comprehensive teaching and learning program in all curriculum areas. Additional programs include visual and performing arts, physical education, and science. Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), water experience, lunchtime clubs, incursions, and excursions enable every student to reach their full potential.
We are privileged to have such culturally diverse students at our school. Our students are intelligent, resilient, creative, imaginative, disciplined, dedicated to lifelong learning, respectful and ethical. They will leave Karwan Primary School with the skills, mindsets and qualities that will best equip them for success in the world of the future. They are the future leaders and role models of society.
Teachers work collaboratively to provide a challenging and stimulating broad-based curriculum, which is grounded on a solid foundation of literacy and numeracy skills. We offer high quality, strategic professional development, utilising expertise within and beyond the school. Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) accelerate the continuous improvement of teaching and learning at our school.
The active participation of parents and carers within the school community is a highly valued feature of our school. A strong partnership with parents is being developed and considered essential in our endeavours to ensure the successful learning achievement for every child.
We have state-of-the-art buildings and infrastructure, which will further support the high-quality experiences our students will receive. These buildings have been purposely designed, based on the latest research to ensure success for all students. The space includes:
· an administration building with a library, staff offices and conference spaces
· two learning neighbourhood buildings with general purpose classrooms, flexible and collaborative teaching spaces and staff offices (these buildings are not open plan, but rather individual classrooms with common spaces)
· a specialist learning neighbourhood for subjects such as art and science
· a community hub with a competition-grade gymnasium, canteen, music and drama space
· two outdoor hard courts
· a sports field
· a bike shed.
Further information can be found on the school website at https://karwanps.vic.edu.au/.
Full time / From 24/04/2023
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Ashley Craig | 8000-6006