Occupation: Education and training

Location: Gippsland - Bass Coast

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Location Profile

About Bass Coast Specialist School

Bass Coast Specialist School opened with just seven students and, in 2027 and will have more than 70 students enrolled in 2027, all living within the boundaries of the Bass Coast Shire. Most students travel to school by bus, with three buses servicing the areas of Grantville, Phillip Island and Inverloch.

The school is a purpose-built facility situated within the extensive Bass Coast Learning and Educational Precinct, with green fields bordering two sides of the grounds and the Bass Coast College senior campus located next door.

Bass Coast Specialist School provides individualised learning programs for students aged between five and eighteen years who have an intellectual disability. Some students also have additional disabilities, including muscular dystrophy, epilepsy, cerebral palsy and/or autism.

Our School Vision¿to educate our students to communicate, be kind, be safe and be lifelong learners¿influences every aspect of school life. This vision is underpinned by our values of belonging, community, success, respect and relationships.

Together, our vision and values guide the delivery of a comprehensive education that equips students with the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to transition successfully into adult life and participate meaningfully in their community.

Senior students have opportunities to undertake a School-Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SBAT), with pathways available in horticulture at Bass Coast Specialist School and baking at South Gippsland Specialist School.

Community Access and Independence

Bass Coast Specialist School owns five buses, enabling students to access a range of community facilities and experiences. These include the local swimming pool, gym, library and nearby beaches.

The school is committed to developing the skills students need to become as independent as possible and to participate meaningfully in their community. We provide a happy, safe and supportive learning environment that fosters confidence, encourages personal growth and strengthens students' sense of belonging.

Our Staff

Our exceptional staffing levels enable us to provide individualised support tailored to each student's unique needs, abilities and learning goals. This commitment ensures that every student is valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

Reports to:

Campus Principal and Business Manager

Role Overview:

The Facilities Cleaner is part of the Bass Coast Specialist School Facilities Management Team and is responsible for the cleaning & minor maintenance of and presentation of the school¿s buildings to ensure a safe, functional and attractive environment for students, staff and visitors.

The role involves both hands-on cleaning and the coordination of service providers. There will also be the requirement to closely supervise the facilities trainee whilst undertaking cleaning tasks.

Working closely with the Business Manager and Principal, the Facilities Cleaner ensures that all cleaning and minor maintenance tasks are completed efficiently, cost effectively and are in compliance with safety and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Ensure that the daily, weekly, monthly, termly and yearly cleaning schedules are adhered to and completed to a high standard.
- Supervise facilities trainee undertaking cleaning tasks.
- Identify and report maintenance issues before they escape.
- Ensure all minor repairs and maintenance works are completed to a high standard and meet compliance requirements.
- Manage and plan the work of service providers as required.
- Regularly liaise with the other members of the Facilities Management Team.

Compliance and Safety

Work with the Campus Principal and Business Manager to ensure all cleaning works & minor maintenance tasks comply with Occupational Health & Safety and statutory requirements.

Administration

- Liaise with the Administration Office to ensure that all ordering and recordkeeping for cleaning works and minor maintenance are completed accurately.
- Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role.




- Undertake other duties as directed by the Principal or Business Manager.

Essential Knowledge and Competencies

- Capacity and flexibility to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including staff and service providers.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Sound understanding of OH&S; legislation and compliance requirements.
- Awareness of Child Safety Standards, Child Protection, and Mandatory Reporting obligations.
- Must have a valid E for Employment Working With Children Check card.

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 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

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 secure standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

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:

- Capacity and flexibility to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including staff and service providers.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Sound understanding of OH&S; legislation and compliance requirements.
- Awareness of Child Safety Standards, Child Protection, and Mandatory Reporting obligations.
- Must have a valid E for Employment Working With Children Check card.

Services Specification

Services Specification

SCHOOL DAY CLEANING ROUTINE

Select the cleaning specifications required by your school on a daily or weekly basis.

Please tick the box to make that selection.

SECURITY Allowed time per day: 10 minutes

Description

Action

Days

Notes

Alarms

Turn On/Off

DAILY

Windows

Secure Lock

DAILY

Doors

Open/Secure Lock

DAILY

Gates

Secure Lock

DAILY

Lights

Switch On/Off

DAILY

Heating/ Cooling

Turn on in Morning Turn Off/at Night

DAILY

Other

Please Specify

Security is our first priority.

Schools must be secured and locked in the evening or at the end of the cleaner¿s shift.

ENTRANCE FOYER

Description

Action

Days (Circle Days)

Notes

Wipe Clean

DAILY

Daily

Spot Clean

MON TUE WED THU FRI

As needed

Window Ledges

Wipe Clean

MON TUE WED THU FRI

Once per fortnight





Entrance Door Mats

DAILY

Daily

MON TUE WED THU FRI

As needed

Sweep

DAILY

Daily

Mop Clean

MON TUE WED THU FRI

Once per week

Carpet

DAILY

Daily

MON TUE WED THU FRI

As required

Other

Please Specify

Description

Action

Days (Circle Days)

Notes

Carpet

MON TUE WED THU FRI

Daily

MON TUE WED THU FRI

Vinyl

Sweep

DAILY

Mop

MON TUE WED THU FRI

Kitchenette as required

Glass Petition

Spot Clean

DAILY

Daily

Tables/ Furniture

Wipe Clean

MON TUE WED THU FRI

Only if tables are cleared

Empty Paper Bins

DAILY

Daily

Empty Food Waste Bins

MON TUE WED THU FRI

Once per week

Replace Bin Liners

MON TUE WED THU FRI

As required but at least weekly

Wash Clean

MON TUE WED THU FRI

As required

Storage Rooms

Sweep

MON TUE WED THU FRI

As required

Administration area needs to be cleaned at all times as this is the window of the school.

FOYERS/CORRIDORS

Description

Action

Days (Circle Days)

Notes

Carpet

DAILY

Daily

Spot Clean Stains

MON TUE WED THU FRI

As required

Vinyl

Sweep

DAILY

Daily

Spot Mop

MON TUE WED THU FRI

As required

Mop Clean

MON TUE WED THU FRI

Other

MON TUE WED THU FRI

Please Specify

The foyer is the passage of the school, it needs to be clean at all times to avoid accidents from occurring.

GENERAL CLASSROOMS

Description

Action

Days (Circle Days)

Notes

Empty Paper Bins

DAILY

Daily

Empty Food Waste Bins

MON TUE WED THU FRI

Staff undertake this duty

Replace Bin Liners

MON TUE WED THU FRI

As required

Wash

MON TUE WED THU FRI

As required

Carpet

DAILY

Daily

Spot Clean Stains

MON TUE WED THU FRI

As required

Vinyl

Sweep

DAILY

Daily

Spot Mop

MON TUE WED THU FRI

As required

Glass Partitions

Spot Clean

MON TUE WED THU FRI

As required

Window Ledges

Wipe Clean

DAILY

Monthly

Tables

Wipe Clean

MON TUE WED THU FRI

Staff undertake this duty

Whiteboard/ Chalk Ledge

Wipe Clean

MON TUE WED THU FRI

As required

Sink

Wash Clean

MON TUE WED THU FRI

Staff undertake this duty

Doors

Spot Clean

DAILY

Daily

Wipe Clean

MON TUE WED THU FRI

As required

Ledge

Dust

MON TUE WED THU FRI

Fortnightly

Other

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MON TUE WED THU FRI

Please Specify

Classrooms are an area where they are heavily occupied.

These rooms must be cleaned daily to maintain a hygienic setting for students and staff.

HOME ECONOMIC AREAS 1

Description

Action

Days (Circle Days)

Notes

Floors

Sweep

DAILY

Daily

Spot Mop

DAILY

Daily

MON TUE WED THU FRI

Empty

DAILY

Daily

Replace Liner

MON TUE WED THU FRI

As required

Wipe Clean

MON TUE WED THU FRI

Staff undertake this duty

Other

MON TUE WED THU FRI

Please Specify

This is a food dominated area and food scraps need to be emptied daily to keep the area sanitary.

They are not to be left overnight under any circumstances.

GRAFFITI/VANDALISM

Description

Action

Days (As Required)

Notes

Internal Walls

Wipe Clean

If Not Excessive

External Walls

Remove

If Not Excessive

Other

Please Specify

Graffiti needs to be removed immediately.

(It must take less than 10 minutes to complete for cleaners to remove during their shift)

WEEKLY CLEANING ROUTINE

The weekly cleaning routine should be carried out at the end of the week.

(Days of cleans can be negotiated at the school level).

Please select the cleaning actions required by your school by ticking the box.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Area

Description

Action

Notes

General Maintenance

Internal Slate

Wash Clean

Remove Spots

Brick/Cement

Wash Clean

Remove Spots

Tiled Floor

Wash Clean

Remove Spots

Wash Clean

Remove Spots

As required

Furniture Surface

Wipe Clean

Table tops/Desk tops/Cabinets

Remove Marks

Empty Shelves

Wipe Clean

Student Carrels

Wipe Clean

Building -Internal

Remove Cobwebs

Building -External

Remove Cobwebs

Vents

Dust

Ledges

Dust

Fortnightly

Window Seals

Dust

Remove & Sweep

As required but at least weekly

Glass Doors

Wipe Clean

As required but at least weekly

Wipe Clean

As required but at least weekly

Glass & Frames

Wipe Clean

As required but at least weekly

Other

Please Specify

TERM VACATION/SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLEANING ROUTINE

The vacation/school holiday cleaning is the time for a spring clean.

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