South Oakleigh College is a co-educational secondary school located in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The College is one of the participating schools of the Oakleigh Education Plan, which is a Victorian Government¿s long-term project to improve educational outcomes in Oakleigh and surrounding areas.
Our values: High Expectations, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Teamwork and our mission statement providing opportunities for the future and a sense of belonging underpin the Colleges commitment to facilitating a safe and secure environment for all students where they can pursue academic excellence, achieve personal growth and graduate as responsible and resourceful young adults.
The College serves a diverse and multicultural community, providing supportive and stimulating environment for staff and students with impressive facilities and extensive grounds. We foster mutual respect, co-operation, personal responsibility and a growth mindset that values feedback, effort and resilience. The Colleges highly professional and motivated staff work collaboratively to ensure student welfare needs are met and high expectations are established and pursued.
The College is committed to providing students learning opportunities which develop a broad range of knowledge, skills and values will enhance their lives and empower them to critically contribute to society and equip them for further education and work in a changing world.
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.
We are seeking a suitably qualified individual to assist our Facilities Team with the day to day facilities, grounds and maintenance operations of the College. This position fulfils an important role in the presentation and upkeep of our grounds and buildings and ensuring that OHS requirements are met to provide a safe and welcoming environment for our students, staff and community. The applicant should be able to operate in a professional and courteous manner when dealing with staff, contractors and students.
A current Working with Children Card (employee) is required.
Previous experience in general maintenance, handyman work or trade background is preferred but is not essential.
Grounds Management: Maintaining grass to an acceptable height, spray and removal of weeds and other vegetation around fences, trees and gardens. Trimming of shrubs and trees or mulching garden beds as required. Removal of debris to local waste disposal facility.
Equipment Maintenance: Checking and maintaining equipment within the work area to ensure it is in good working order, performing simple repairs, and reporting faults. Ensure the security of maintenance equipment and that storage and disposal of chemicals, flammable liquids and fuels are within the OHS guidelines and reinforce safety measures. Liaise with service providers where necessary. Understand and be familiar with the mechanics of electrical, heating, cooling, water tanks and pumps, plumbing (supply, waste, sewerage, fire)
Facilities maintenance: Undertake general maintenance across the school and ensure that all OHS requirements are met. Respond to service requests from staff for breakdowns and repairs and maintain records of such requests. Work through a schedule of regular tasks and maintenance audits as directed by the Technical Services Leader. Take a `hands on¿ role in performing daily maintenance tasks whenever required which may include removal of graffiti, emergency maintenance, attend to toilet and sink issues, cleaning and deliveries, clearing or unblocking debris from drains and pipes, fixing doors, gluing carpet tiles, replacing ceiling tiles, minor plaster/carpentry repairs, painting, pressure wash buildings and pathways, raking leaves and clearing pathways, attaching shelves to walls, assembly of furniture and other items, dispose of excess items at the local waste disposal facility.
Health & Safety: Work with the Workplace Health and Safety Manager to maintain OHS requirements. Wear suitable protective clothing whilst using machinery.
Other: Assist with the staging of school events as required (eg. School concert, sports days, exams, fundraising initiatives, EOY Awards, Senior and Middle school information nights) to ensure such matters as equipment and furniture relocation and facilities meet the needs of the school.
Other duties as directed by the Principal.
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
