Gardener / Groundskeeper / Maintenance Person

Department of Education Victoria – Mildura VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Mildura West Primary is an exciting school. Our students really do have an active role in their education. Parent participation is promoted through regular communication and an open‐door policy. Teachers, parents/carers and students, work together to ensure a quality education is provided for all. Resilience, Respect, Excellence and Pride are the school values which are truly kept 'alive' each day.

Our school, established in 1922, is one of the largest state primary schools in the Mildura Rural City Council. We have approximately450 students, with many nations represented. We celebrate our diversity and the richness it brings to our school community.

Mildura West teachers are always learning because they want to be the very best teachers possible. They read professionally and every week they collaborate in highly effective Professional Learning Teams. They learn with and from each other, engaging in regular classroom observation, giving and receiving feedback. They plan together, ensuring the curriculum is robust and differentiated. Our experienced and talented teachers coach their colleagues, building the capacity of all staff.

Our School is very proud to be part of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program. The IB aspires to help schools develop well‐rounded students with character who respond to challenges with optimism and an open mind, are confident in their own identities, make ethical decisions, join others in celebrating our common humanity and are prepared to apply what they learn in the real‐world, complex and unpredictable situations.

We focus on the core areas of literacy and numeracy,



but we also equip our students for the 21st century. We do so by teaching our students to understand themselves as learners. They learn what effective learners do and how to manage their own learning. Our students learn to collaborate, to work independently and to be critical thinkers. They are also taught to be ethical, critical users of ICT (Information and Communications Technology). Children in grades three to six use I‐pads to enhance their learning. Our environmental programs are outstanding, receiving many awards at local, regional, state and national levels.

The International Baccalaureate offers high quality programmes of international education that shares a powerful vision. IB learners strive to become inquirers, knowledgeable thinkers, communicators, principled, open‐minded, caring, risk‐takers, balanced and reflective. These attributes represent a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond the intellectual development and academic success.

The school has 35 teachers equivalent to29.97 fulltime positions included in this are three Principal class staff members, three Learning Specialists and one Leading Teacher. Also, a total of 24 Education Support staff whose time fraction equates to 16.56 fulltime positions which include two part‐time Primary Welfare Officers.

Selection Criteria





SC1 Demonstrated experience in building and grounds maintenance, repair, and gardening

SC2 A strong work ethic, eye for detail and a sense of pride in efficiently completing work to a high standard as well as the ability to work independently and to follow instructions

SC3 Sound understanding of OHS standards and maintenance procedures in a school setting.

SC4 Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate advice and support effectively with staff, students, and contractors in respect to the work area.

SC5 Commitment to child safety and the values of a government school environment.

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

Role

Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 11.30am

(School holiday attendance is required although some periods could be negotiated).

Mildura West Primary School is seeking a reliable, proactive and hands‐on gardener/grounds/maintenance person to maintain the presentation and functionality of our school's facilities. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working outdoors, and can work both independently and collaboratively.

The successful candidate will carry out a wide range or gardening, groundskeeping and general maintenance duties, ensuring our school environment remains clean, safe, and inviting for students, staff, and the wider school community.

Requirements

- Previous experience in a similar gardening or groundskeeping role (preferred but not limited to)
- Sound gardening knowledge and ability, including the safe use and operation of relevant equipment and tools
- Maintenance skills.
- A genuine passion for outdoor work and maintaining green spaces
- Solid sense of respo

📌 Gardener / Groundskeeper / Maintenance Person (Mildura)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Mildura