We are currently seeking a gardener to enhance the school grounds before the end of the year. This is a 4-week contract and will not be extended into 2027. The hours and days can be negotiated with the successful applicant.

The role will include:

- Planting trees and shrubs
- Moving a large quantity of mulch to garden beds / trees
- Weeding
- Trimming plants
- Leaf blowing
- Spraying weeds
- Other general tasks as directed by the principal

Cranbourne Park Primary School was built in the early 1960's. It is located in the heart of Cranbourne and services the City of Casey. There is a current enrolment of approximately 320 students from a diverse range of backgrounds. Our staff pride themselves on going above and beyond to support our students and community.

Our school vision

"to inspire every student to achieve all round success in every aspect of their lives"

Our mission statement

"to provide a safe, structured and supportive environment where all students can reach their full potential"

Values

- Respect for Yourself
- Respect for Other
- Respect for Learning
- Respect for the Setting

Staffing profile includes

- Assistant Principal
- Learning Specialist
- 22 Classroom Teachers
- 22 Education Support Staff

School facilities include

- Three main buildings (17 classrooms)
- Portable building (2 classrooms)

A large oval space with playgrounds

Further information can be found on our school website: https://www.cranbournepark.vic.edu.au/

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

[Attendance requirement for this position]

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 u

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