Location Profile

Rubicon Outdoor School is a Department of Education Residential Outdoor School working with Government secondary students. The school exists across two campuses. The Thornton Campus is located in the Rubicon Valley on the lands of the Taungurung People in the Murrindindi Shire. Our Nayook Campus is located between the borders of the Bunurong, Wurundjeri and Gunaikurnai People in the Baw Baw Shire. This role is based at our Thornton Campus.

The Grounds and Maintenance Support Officer provides support services in trade areas such as school grounds and building maintenance at our Thornton Campus. Working alongside the maintenance and grounds Manager and in line with the job description and well-established procedures, you¿ll do routine tasks with clear priorities to keep the school¿s facilities, grounds and equipment safe, functional and ready for use. The role suits someone with trade, horticultural, facilities or general maintenance experience who can work independently, set priorities and solve problems practically in a busy, changing environment.

Annually approximately 3,000 state school students attend the school, with the majority of visits being five days. Students live at the school predominantly within a residential setting, with both day and overnight lessons occurring in natural environments, sometimes further afield. The condition and readiness of our site directly support the quality and safety of these experiences. Your work underpins everything our students and staff do.

We aim to empower people to develop lifelong positive growth by developing students¿ understanding of self and others, and the skills required to contribute to a positive community and a sustainable environment.

Our values of sustainable futures, shaped by challenge, building community and meaningful experiences are aligned to support the realisation of our vision. They also establish shared expectations and community norms, and keep us focused on what matters most for our school community. The school values, alongside the Department¿s, are key to the work the school engages in and support decision making and expectations in our community.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated experience performing proactive and reactive grounds keeping and maintenance activities.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team setting, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC3 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC4 Capacity to work independently and cooperatively with a range of people, such as the Maintenance and Grounds Manager or other school staff.

SC5 Demonstrated ability to plan and respond to issues proactively and prioritise tasks accordingly.

Role

This role is part-time, with required attendance for four days per week between 8:00am to 4:00pm. Additional attendance may be required during term break time for the fulfillment of required maintenance tasks and assisting contractors in attending to tasks.

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 by the Maintenance and Grounds Manager





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.

Duties will include:

- Providing routine grounds and building maintenance support, including scheduled and preventative maintenance tasks
- Applying basic technical knowledge to diagnose and correct faults and problems with equipment, plant and infrastructure
- Operating, and instructing others in the routine use of, equipment and tools
- Conducting induction processes for school visitors and tradespeople on the school¿s operational health and safety policies and procedures
- Assisting with stock control of maintenance materials, supplies and equipment
- Undertaking routine operational and administrative tasks, such as recording maintenance requests, data entry and supporting purchasing processes using standard software
- Communicating with teachers and staff about routine maintenance and operational matters
- Other relevant tasks as required by the Principal, or delegate.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base may 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

Key Responsibilities

Occupational Health & safety: Proactive collaboration with the Principal, Campus Principal and Maintenance and Grounds Manager to ensure that all school OHS processed, practices and equipment are compliant with Department of Education regulations.

Facilities & Grounds: Proactive collaboration with the Principal, Campus Principal and Facilities Manager to ensure that school facilities and grounds are maintained to an optimum level thereby ensuring that the students and the staff have access to a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment which is conducive to learning and teaching.

Maintenance & Essential services: Ensuring that all facilities, essential services and security systems / processes in the school are maintained to the highest possible standard.

Communication: Proactive and effective communication to all staff re. facilities and grounds issues which may impact the smooth running of the school's operation.

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 *******@education.vic.gov.au

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

This position is based at the school¿s Thornton Campus.

- Applications must include a written response to selection criteria.
- Please include a Curriculum Vitae with relevant qualifications and training.
- A heavy vehicle licence is highly desirable, with a minimum classification of Light Rigid (LR).
- A current Construction Induction Card (White Card) and other equivalent accreditation is desirable.
- Applicants are to submit the names and full contact details of at least three professional referees.

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 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal

Program Benefits

No job description available

📌 Maintenance & Grounds Support - Thornton Campus
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Thornton