Building Maintenance and Grounds Person

Role

The core role of the Grounds / Maintenance Person may include but is not limited to:

Conduct grounds checks for hazards, repairs needed and work required and address issues accordingly, where possible Awareness of and addressing, where feasible, any health and safety hazards Minor repairs ¿ internal and external, as per repairs book and lists negotiated with Principal or Facilities Manager (any work requiring specialised expertise will be referred to a contractor, as required) General external tidying and maintaining of gardens, pathways, steps and playgrounds including:Sweeping/blowingWeedingPruningPlantingMulchingSprayingCleaning up/tidying Painting as required Graffiti removal Mowing and edging as required Development projects within scope of works, including garden bed development and minor projects Coordinate tradespersons working on site. Assist OHS Coordinator with inductions for contractors. Keep storage facilities clean and tidy. Working through a schedule of regular tasks and maintenance audits. General setting up and packing away after major events. General handyperson duties as directed. Maintain amenities / minor cleaning tasks where required to ensure OHS requirments are met Demonstrate the ability to work independently and also with minimum supervision within a team environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct grounds checks for hazards, repairs needed and work required and address issues accordingly, where possible Awareness of and addressing, where feasible, any health and safety hazards Coordinate tradespersons working on site, whilst ensuring DET process and requirements are adhered to Assist OHS Coordinator with inductions for contractors. Keep storage facilities clean and tidy. Assist with general setting up and packing away after major events. Maintain amenities / minor cleaning tasks where required to ensure OHS requirments are met Demonstrate the ability to work independently and also with minimum supervision within a team environment. Report any dangers or safety hazards immediately ensuring areas are made safe when appropriate

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:

Other Information

The successful applicant will work under the supervision of the Facilities Manager and OHS Manager.

Attendance is generally not required in school holiday periods unless mutually agreed upon.

Time fraction and days negotiable.

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

Aitken Hill Primary School neighbours rapidly growing residential areas in the suburb of Craigieburn. The school is located at the intersection of Elevation Boulevard and Rhyolite Drive. The school will work in partnership with the community to provide authentic learning opportunities and best academic outcomes for all students.

Aitken Hill Primary School opened in 2019, with a current enrolment of 834 in 2024. The school truly presents as an innovative, unique and contemporary school. The curriculum, approach to pedagogy and culture that the new school develops will work in harmony with the design of the school buildings.

At Aitken Hill Primary School, architectural form and educational ethos align to emphasize creativity, collaboration, innovation, wellbeing and community engagement.

The Learning Communities have been carefully designed to allow for a flexible learning space incorporating a variety of different educational modes to take place in the one building. There are 2 Learning Community buildings which can each house up to 200 students. This P-6 Learning Community incorporates a rich array of educational activities including messy wet areas, quiet reflective areas, withdrawal spaces, some library spaces and small classroom spaces.

Each learning community building houses 8 groups of 25 students with the key focus on flexible spaces. Below is further information regarding the layout of the Learning Community buildings.

Focus on Teaching and Learning

The quality of classroom teaching at Aitken Hill PS will be a significant indicator of the school¿s effectiveness. Effective teachers know how students learn and build on the knowledge their students bring with them. Purposeful teaching will ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn in a classroom environment that has clear learning objectives, challenging learning goals and ongoing and systemic monitoring and feedback.

Curriculum links include:

- Science: wet and messy activities (freezing, melting) basic physics (dropping objects)

- Art: painting, drawing, sculpting etc.

- All learning areas: model-making, experiment and investigation.

High Expectations for All Learners

Aitken Hill PS has high expectations for all members of the school community. Teachers and students will be challenged to take advantage of all opportunities to learn and to persist when confronted with situations that require new learning. An explicit focus on effort rather than ability underpins learning interactions and the modelling of desired behaviours as there is a shared belief that all students can learn to high levels.

High expectations are also evident in the quality of the relationships between all members of the school community and their engagement and contribution to the wider community. A commitment to continuous improvement will be reflected in the way that the schools consistently communicate the importance of self-improvement and higher standards when initial targets and goals are met.

Accountability

The school is establishing a rigorous and intelligent system of accountability through which school, teacher and student performance can be monitored and evaluated. The school will use performance data to identify, support and monitor all students and plan professional learning activities for staff. Valid and reliable accountability measures will also allow the school leadership team to provide parents with meaningful information about the progress of the school and their children.

Learning Communities

Aitken Hill is aspiring to become a learning community that shares a common vision and goals, where all members work collaboratively to enhance the teaching and learning environment. Learning communities comprised of individuals with diverse expertise and knowledge which is valued, and through collaboration, drawn out, shared and used to solve school-based challenges. The learning community fosters openness, dialogue, inquiry, risk-taking and trust. In this environment, teachers feel they can make informed and responsibly decisions about innovative teaching strategies.

Stimulating and Secure Learning Environment

Aitken Hill PS understands that the nature and quality of the environment in which students and teachers work in has a significant impact on their learning. Effective schools are stimulating places to those learning, working and visiting. The design of the environment embodies the values and principles of the school and fosters creativity and a culture of learning. Quality relationships contribute to an environment where all members feel safe, secure and valued.

Staff will be expected to contribute to:

Creating a professional learning community Developing a shared practice where all are engaged to continually improve Developing a pedagogy and curriculum reflective of 21stcentury learning which maximises the use of flexible spaces Developing safe and supportive learning communities based on School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Community engagement and involvement in the life of the school

School contact details:

Phone: 8377 1000

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