Department of Education Victoria – Point Cook VIC

16h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Homestead Senior Secondary College opened in 2020 and is located in a developing area of Point Cook, approximately 28 kilometres from Melbourne CBD. Our feeder schools are the local P-9 colleges - Alamanda and Saltwater P-9 Colleges. A significant percentage of our enrolments are new arrivals to the greater Point Cook community. Homestead also attracts a growing number of enrolments from the independent school's sector. Rapid growth is predicted for both the suburb and school over the next 5 to 10 years.

In 2027 we expect approximately 900 students at HSSC, and it is projected that the college's peak enrolment will be in excess of 1500 students. In addition to this, we expect to be supporting Saltwater P-9 at years 7-9 on the Homestead site while Saltwater undergoes major capital works to increase capacity on their site.

The foundation years of the college focused upon building social capital, creating structures and practices, purchasing resources and establishing staff professional learning teams. This is an amazing career opportunity for educationalists as they are part of a staff cohort playing an integral role in the development of the college's culture, teaching & learning style and place in our community. Our new phase includes solidifying our culture of the young adult learning environment and our consistent teaching and learning model, while managing significant growth in student and staff population.

HSSC is a state of the art 21st Century learning workplace for young adults. With a build cost of $53 million, and a new build of 21.6m in the next three years,facilities are second to none.



Students learn in a three-storey main building, a standalone Performing Arts/Physical Education building, multi-purpose courts and a playing field. Our landscaped grounds feature amazing spaces for our students and staff.

The college curriculum focuses on providing the right pathway for all students to achieve their academic goals. The college offers a broad range of studies at Year 10, VCE, VCE VM, VET & other programs.

HSSC is defined by:

- A well balancedonlinecurriculum program that utilises purposeful and explicit teaching aimed at empowering students to be active learners, striving for personal excellence and ongoing growth and development
- Challenging, innovative and creative approaches in learning and teaching practices that embrace a full range of post compulsory pathways for Years 10 to 12 students
- Highly skilled, versatile, dedicated and caring staff committed to life-long learning and developing each student through the implementation of personalised learning programs
- The active participation of staff in professional learning communities
- Shared educational responsibility between parents, staff and students
- Powerful student agency & voice in their learning
- Mature student social and learning behaviour with embedded high expectation, including efficient process and consequences.
- Effective & open channels of communication that promote trust,



positive interactions and strong links with the wider community.

Selection Criteria

- Proven Experience in Facilities Maintenance
Demonstrated experience in general maintenance, repairs, and facilities management, ideally within a school or similar environment, with a strong understanding of building systems and equipment.

- Strong Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations
A solid understanding of OHS standards, including the ability to conduct safety inspections, identify hazards, and ensure compliance with safety regulations in a school setting.

- Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks and Prioritise Workload
Ability to manage multiple maintenance tasks, respond to urgent repairs, and prioritise work effectively to ensure the school¿s facilities remain safe and functional.

- Excellent Problem-Solving and Technical Skills
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve a wide range of maintenance issues, using practical knowledge and technical expertise to ensure high-quality work.

Role

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

📌 Maintenance Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne