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Facilities Officer: full time, fixed term

Job posted: 26/11/2024
Applications close: 21/12/2024 (Midnight)
14 days remaining

14 days remaining

Job Description

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 30/06/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Facilities Management

Reference: 1454806

Reference: 1454806

Occupation: Facilities Management

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: Melbourne | CBD

Location Profile

Port Melbourne Secondary College is a new 7-12 school, located in the heart of Melbourne. Situated in the new Fishermans Bend precinct, the college is in its early stages of development and opened with its first Year 7 cohort in 2022. Housed in a state-of-the-art building with exceptional facilities, the college has a focus on design thinking for innovation, with purpose built Science, Arts and Technology spaces equipped to support this approach to education.

The four college values - Character, Relationships, Endeavour and Excellence – form the foundation for our actions, language, attitude and behaviour, and college staff embrace and model these values in all areas of their work. 

This is an opportunity to be part of the early team who will be integral in establishing the college’s positive culture and collaborative, innovative approach to learning.

The successful applicant will be a positive, enthusiastic, team-focused, flexible and hard-working individual who relishes the opportunity to learn and be challenged to achieve their potential. They will work in a dynamic, vibrant and supportive school community, where growth and development are celebrated, enthusiasm and ideas are welcomed, and all are supported to excel.

Port Melbourne Secondary College is seeking applications from exceptional candidates for the position of: Facilities Officer. 

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating maintenance and ground works

 

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.

 

SC3 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.

 

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position, including the use of technology to manage building systems.

 

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area, and commitment to ongoing professional learning. 

 

SC6 Willingness to embrace the college's values and demonstrated capacity to work positively and collaboratively in an environment that is dynamic, innovative and open.

Role

[Attendance requirement for this position]

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.  Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.  Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.  Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.  Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years.  Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered.  Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.  Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

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

Child Safe Standards

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

DE Values

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

Conditions of Employment

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for planning, organising and undertaking daily maintenance tasks to ensure smooth operation of the college
  • Monitor, report and undertake prevention maintenance and occupational health and safety (OH&S) issues around the college
  • Ensure all tasks undertaken are produced at a high standard to ensure durability and sustainability 
  • Provide induction for all trade persons who are working on college grounds
  • Assume responsibility for the physical maintenance of the college buildings and grounds, this may include but is not limited to: 
    • Repair of furniture and fixtures
    • Minor carpentry 
    • Repair to lockers, locks, doors, cupboards and windows etc.
    • Clearing and maintaining spouts, drains and downpipes
    • Maintaining clean grounds, corridors, learning spaces and gymnasium 
    • Movement of furniture and set up for events and exams
  • Liaising with contractors and external stakeholders for tasks related to maintenance and/ or ground works
  • Organising for repairs and servicing
  • Maintaining maintenance database and ensuring that data is accurate and up to date
  • Ensuring that the college's essential safety measures are maintained and compliant

Additional tasks are assigned by the Assistant Principal and/ or Business Manager

 

Facilities Officer: full time, fixed term

Job type:

Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 30/06/2025

Job classification:

Ed Support Level 1-Range 3

Contact:

Jessica Lai | 039/113-3500

Facilities Officer: full time, fixed term