SC1 Demonstrated experience in the management and maintenance of school facilities, grounds, buildings and equipment.
SC2 Demonstrated knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements, risk management practices, and compliance obligations relevant to a school environment.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to effectively manage contractors, maintenance programs, and capital works projects, ensuring work is completed to required standards and within agreed timeframes.
SC4 Demonstrated financial management skills, including budgeting, procurement, monitoring expenditure, and maintaining accurate financial records.
SC5 Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing demands, and work independently with minimal supervision.
SC6 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build positive relationships with staff, contractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
SC7 Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality customer service and contributing positively to the operations of a school community.
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Reporting to the Principal Team on facilities, maintenance, compliance and infrastructure matters.
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School Holiday Attendance is required.
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Working Hours Monday - Friday 7am - 3.30pm
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.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage the maintenance and presentation of all school buildings, grounds and facilities.
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Coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance programs.
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Oversee contractors, tradespeople and service providers, ensuring work is completed safely, on time and within budget.
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Monitor and maintain compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), child safety, essential services and building regulations.
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Maintain the school's asset register and assist with asset management planning.
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Support capital works, refurbishment projects and facility upgrades.
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Conduct regular inspections of buildings, grounds and equipment, identifying maintenance and safety issues.
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Manage school maintenance budgets and obtain quotes for works and services.
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Coordinate emergency repairs and respond to facility-related incidents.
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Maintain records relating to maintenance, compliance, contractor inductions and essential services testing.
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Ensure school facilities are safe, clean, secure and fit for educational use.
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Provide advice to the Principal and Business Manager regarding facilities, grounds and infrastructure improvements.
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Assist with the setup and support of school events, assemblies, meetings and community use of facilities.
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Supervise maintenance staff, grounds staff and contractors where applicable.
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Manage school systems including maintenance requests, contractor compliance and facility management software.
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Asset Information Management System (AIMS) to manage school assets, maintenance programs, compliance activities, and infrastructure planning, ensuring accurate records and effective facility management.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
[email protected]
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.
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
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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
Blackburn High School is a vibrant, multicultural, and inclusive co-educational government school for students in Years 7-12 that provides a comprehensive education located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, about 16 km from the CBD. We are proud of our rich academic and extensive co-curricular programs that provide opportunities for all students to reach their potential.
We deliver a dynamic educational program, underpinned by our school values of Respect, the pursuit of Excellence and Citizenship. The Learning Norms and Instructional Model, foster student agency and resilience. High expectations, effort and achievement are acknowledged and celebrated. Our reputation in the community has evolved through the hard work and positive partnerships between the staff, students, and parents.
There are approximately 1300 students with an enrolment cap placed for Year 7. The school's workforce is made up of the Principal, three Assistant Principals, twelve Leading Teachers and four Learning Specialists, with approximately 150 teaching and education support staff. The House System consists of four interdependent House learning communities, that foster a sense of connectedness and belonging that forge strong links with the home. The school day begins with a 15-minute mentor session on four of the days with students vertically arranged from Year 7-12 working together, followed by five 58-minute periods where students work within their year level groupings.
The school is situated on a large, spacious 12-hectare site with well-maintained grounds and exceptional sporting facilities including a gymnasium and the impressive covered outdoor sporting area. The school¿s learning spaces inspire and promote creativity and a sense of pride and include a STEM Centre, Art Precinct, VCE Centre, Resource Centre with Pathways, IT and Wellbeing. The school offers a wide range of core, enrichment electives and extension subjects for Years 7-10 and a High Achievers Program. We also offer a full range of VCE subjects, VET and Vocational Major with a high proportion of students entering tertiary educational institutions.
The school provides a comprehensive, challenging, curriculum that encourages a strong work ethic, a large range of extra-curricular activities and student leadership programs including clubs, extensive camps program, a highly acclaimed music program, the very successful sports program, robotics competitions, the Duke of Edinburgh and Art/Technology exhibitions.
Principal: Joanna Alexander
60 Springfield Road, Blackburn 3130
Tel: 03 8804 6464
Email:
[email protected]
Website: www.blackburnhs.vic.edu.au
