Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2

Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management

Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs

Reference: 1547603

Location Profile

Outstanding opportunity to work at Tarneit P¿9 College

Tarneit P¿9 College is a large, co-educational school located in one of Victoria¿s fastest-growing and most culturally diverse communities, approximately 25km from Melbourne¿s CBD. Opened in 2013, the college has experienced significant growth and currently serves around 1,820 students from Foundation to Year 9.

Our college reflects the rich diversity of the Tarneit community and is committed to providing an inclusive, high-quality education where every student is supported to achieve their best. We are seeking enthusiastic, reflective, inclusive educators who are passionate about teaching and learning, value collaboration, and are committed to high expectations and student wellbeing.

Teaching and learning at Tarneit P¿9 College is underpinned by a clear instructional model and an evidence-based approach, with a strong focus on High Impact Teaching Strategies, effective use of data, and consistent feedback. Professional Learning Communities are central to our practice, supporting collective responsibility, professional growth, and continuous improvement.

Our contemporary learning environments include a range of general and specialist facilities designed to support collaboration, explicit instruction, and flexible learning. Student wellbeing and inclusion are embedded through whole-college approaches such as School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support, Respectful Relationships, and our House Model, which strengthens belonging, student voice, and engagement.

Why work at Tarneit P¿9 College?

Tarneit P¿9 College offers a supportive and collaborative professional culture where staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Staff benefit from:

- Strong collegial relationships and a shared commitment to improvement
- High-quality professional learning and coaching within PLCs
- Clear, consistent teaching and behaviour frameworks
- A focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a diverse and agile community

Staff work together to ensure every student is known, valued, and challenged, while also fostering a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared purpose.

Vision

Our vision is for every student from Prep to Year 9, to have high aspirations, excel and reach their best. With supportive surroundings and challenging academics, we foster confident, resilient and compassionate individuals prepared to make a positive difference in the future.

Values

- We value our learning.
- We are an inclusive school community.
- We are proud of ourselves, each other and the school.
- We act and are responsible.

We will be holding a school tour on Monday, 19th October, from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm for anyone interested in learning more about our school.

This is a great opportunity to explore our learning environment, and gain a better understanding of our school community.

If you are interested in attending, please email our HR manager directly to confirm your attendance - [email protected]

Selection Criteria

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.

Role

4 WEEKS ANNUAL LEAVE (LEAVE PURCHASE 136.8 HOURS)





An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.

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 individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).

A role at this range may include:

- Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
- Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
- Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
- 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 technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

- Maintaining and improving the school grounds, facilities and buildings
- Undertaking regular routine and conditional maintenance tasks as identified during facilities audits
- Arranging and managing school based contractors for routine and/or urgent facilities maintenance as required
- Identifying requirements and be competent in using a variety of tools to perform maintenance tasks and repairs around the school
- Examples of tasks to be undertaken include but are not limited to:

Maintenance

- Minor building repairs including door locks, hinges and closers and patching and painting wall surfaces
- Maintain and repair classroom and office furniture including desks and chairs
- Painting of external and internal spaces
- Cleaning and maintaining all air conditioners, heating units and clocks
- Moving furniture and equipment and assisting with venue setups as required




- Minor cleaning tasks including graffiti removal
- Comply with legislated occupational health and safety practices
- Observe safe work practices in accordance with school policy, training, and instructions
- Identify, report and where appropriate action risks/hazards in order to eliminate or mitigate against the risks reoccurring

Grounds

- Maintaining all grass areas including mowing, trimming, edging, and spraying
- Establishing/maintaining garden beds
- Mulching and watering
- Repair and maintenance of external gates & fences
- Lock/unlock external gates
- Checking and emptying spouting and downpipes of all leaves/litter
- Emptying and placing rubbish bins around the campus and litter removal as required
- Sweeping/blowing/pressure washing all paved areas of the school grounds as required
- Clean external basketball court and synthetic grass when required

- Other duties as directed by the Principal or Business Manager.

Who May Apply

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

Diversity and Inclusion

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 secure, 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.

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

Other Information

Current driver's licence is essential. Use of own vehicle may be required.

Heavy vehicle licence desirable but not essential.

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

Apply now Applications close Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11.59pm Posted 12 October 2026

📌 Grounds & Maintenance Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
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