Zoology and Animal Care Program Manager

1 month ago

Melbourne, United States Schools (Government) Full time

Role

The BSC Zoology and Animal Care Program Manager will provide high quality and professional customer service to the college and will maintain the college's zoology and animal care resources and facilities to an agreed standard that provides an ethical, safe, and secure environment for all members of the school community.

This full time position ( EFT) may require some duties to be performed at times other than during the school day or when students are in attendance. Hours of work will be negotiated with the successful applicant upon appointment.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

The BSC Zoology and Animal Care Program Manager's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Deliver VET training programs as assigned by the college leadership team, including:

obtaining and using a range of educational resources and learning materials to provide students with a variety of learning experiences. developing a stimulating learning environment by using a variety of styles, techniques, and approaches to present current material. creating effective learning options to meet the varying needs of students. submitting student at risk and progress reports and notes according to school policies. performing all duties associated with subject delivery and assessment.

2. Accurately completing required administration tasks in a timely and professional manner.

3. Assisting with development of the college `Urban Agriculture and Conservation¿ program and other school improvement projects as required.

4. Demonstrate a commitment to providing a child safe learning environment, equal opportunity, ethical practice, and occupational health and safety relevant to the training context.

5. Contributing to the maintenance of a safe and healthy workplace by reporting accidents and hazards and addressing risks.

6. Ensuring that environmental sustainability is practiced.

Working Relationships:

The BSC Zoology and Animal Care Program Manager

Reports directly to the Assistant Principal. Works collaboratively with all ES and teaching staff within the program. Provides support and advice to other staff as required. Liaises with external agencies and providers as required.

Experience/Skills:

It is expected that the BSC Zoology and Animal Care Program Manager will possess the following experience/skills:

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Experience in the animal care sector. Experience working with domestic animals, paddock animals ( goats, chickens), and Australian fauna including mammals, reptiles and fish species. Previous experience in a similar VET trainer/assessor role (highly desirable) Previous experience working in a school environment, or working with youth (highly desirable). Qualifications or experience in horticulture (highly desirable). Strong teamwork and communication skills, demonstrated by a rapport with all levels of the organisation, including young adults. High level of organisational and time management skills with an ability to manage and prioritise a number of concurrent tasks whilst meeting deadlines. A current Working with Children Check. A current driver's licence. Comprehensive experience with power and garden tools. Strong commitment to the principles and practices of OH&S.

Personal Characteristics:

It is expected that the BSC Zoology and Animal Care Program Manager will be safety conscious, professional, team-orientated, flexible, reliable, helpful and approachable, patient, and someone who takes pride in their work and environment.

Ideally the succesful applicant will love sharing their knowledge and skills, and have the flexibility and patience to work alongside teenagers, helping them to take part in school improvement projects.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

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.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via

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:

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:

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

Location Profile

"Our job is not to prepare students for something, it is our job to activate our students to prepare themselves for anything.¿

Adapted from AJ Juliani.

Bundoora Secondary College (BSC) is a secondary college in a quiet residential area of Bundoora, a northern suburb of Melbourne. We are an innovative, caring school and take great pride in knowing every member of our community (both staff and students) as individuals and as learners. The school is set on a well-developed, picturesque site adjacent to Gresswell Forest. The spacious grounds include a variety of playing fields and as our school farm continues to develop, a range of animal paddocks, productive gardens and indigenous flora plots.

Students at BSC are not bound by the traditional year level classes. The school is broken into three cohorts - ENTRY (level 7), PACE21 (levels 8-11), and GRADUATES (final year of study). Our broad pathways focus and vertical curriculum supports student¿s choice and provides flexibility across our learning program, ensuring that all students can engage in their learning at their point of interest and be challenged at their point of need.

BSC is currently experiencing a period of strong growth and we require staff who are flexible and generalist in their philosophy and thinking. We are a diverse and inclusive community and live by our school values - Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Relationships and Rigour (the 5 Rs). BSC is a Child Safe school and expects all employees to be cognisant of the expectations upon them to contribute positively to our child safe environment.

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