At Point Cook Senior Secondary College, our vision is that students are supported at their point of need to achieve academic and social success. At our core we value respect, effort and responsibility and prioritise the intersection of wellbeing, learning and engagement. These values guide our actions and decisions, ensuring that every student feels supported and inspired to succeed.
With a student body of over 750 learners, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit educational community, fostering meaningful connections and providing personalized support to each student. Our school structure comprises three year levels: Year 10, Year 11, and Year 12, where students are encouraged to explore their passions, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for their future endeavours through an individualized pathway planning process.
Our dedicated team comprises 60 teaching staff and 34 education support staff who are committed to providing high-quality education and support services to our students. Together, they create a dynamic learning environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Point Cook Senior Secondary College is situated in the vibrant suburb of Point Cook, nestled in Melbourne's west. Our geographic location offers students access to a diverse range of learning opportunities, including proximity to various industries, cultural institutions, and recreational facilities.
Point Cook is renowned for its multicultural community, enriching our school environment with a tapestry of languages, traditions, and perspectives. We celebrate this diversity, fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where every student feels valued and respected.
Our community reflects a spectrum of socioeconomic backgrounds, presenting both challenges and opportunities for our students. Through targeted support programs and partnerships with local organizations, we strive to address inequities and provide equal opportunities for all students to thrive.
SC 1 Demonstrated practical experience or qualifications to fulfil the expected duties of the Facilities Manager.
SC 2 Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to occupational health and safety needs as related to the College.
SC 3 Demonstrated effective organisational skills, with the ability to work independently within school guidelines, including proven ability to liase with contractors and schedule planned maintenance activities.
SC 4 Excellent communication and ICT skills indicating the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals including, teachers, students, parents and external agencies/trades.
SC 5 Dedication to undertake professional development to further enhance skills within the 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.
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Manage the school online Asset Information Management System (AIMS)
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Manage hire of facilities including contract management.
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Manage and monitor building and grounds works.
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Manage and maintain documentation and records relating to OHS and WorkSafe compliance requirements including comprehensive contractors on site register.
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Manage and implement required works and inspections using the Education Department School Maintenance System and Purchase Ordering system.
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Schedule and document planned maintenance activities, including, but not limited to essential services, air conditioning, heating, electrical, plumbing, fire services, pest control, painting, concreting, engineering, glazing, carpenters, asbestos audits, facilities audits, pool maintenance and departmental inspections.
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Manage and organise all quotations for major and minor works within the school.
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Instruct and coordinate service contractors to ensure works are carried out with due regard to protection of the buildings and grounds and also with minimum disruption to school activities.
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Manage and liaise with the Facilities Officer on day to day operations of the school.
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Assist the business manager in developing maintenance and grounds budgets as required. This may include developing proposals for building and capital works as required.
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Manage the college assets including purchase, repair, renewal and stocktake.
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Manage the schools OHS system and processes in line with the DET OHS system.
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Implement appropriate OH&S and risk management procedures and ensure staff and contractors comply with OHS requirements and legislated standards;
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Respond to any facility related emergency situations in an appropriate manner and undertake such other duties as may be required, noting such activities may be outside normal working hours.
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Liaise with the DET appointed cleaning contractor to oversee the implementation of the Cleaning Services Plan.
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Prepare regular reports for School Council.
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Regularly monitor and update the schools approved contractor database.
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Active member on the School Councils Building and Grounds subcommittee.
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Current driver's licence and Working with Children's Check essential.
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Undertake other duties relevant to the field of responsibility as requested by the Business Manager or 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
Applications must include:
1. A cover letter providing contact information including home address, email and phone number.
2. A CV with a summary of experience and qualifications.
3. A response to each of the Specific Key Selection Criteria Questions
4. The names, email addresses and contact details for three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria.
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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
