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Gardener (Gardener/Maintenance Role)

Posted on Dec. 3, 2024

  • Part Time

Gardener (Gardener/Maintenance Role)

Job Description

Location: South West Region | Hamilton

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Facilities Management

Reference: 1456758

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 undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
  • Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will 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.

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 Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

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

  • 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Location Profile

Hours and days of attendance are negotiable for this position.

Regional Context:

The township of Dunkeld is located at the southern tip of the Grampians National Park (Gariwerd). Dunkeld is a tourist gateway leading into the Grampians becoming a popular regional destination boastinq a stronq association with quality food production and tourist facilities. Dunkeld is home to one of the most famous restaurants in rural Victoria, 'Wickens' of the Royal Mail Hotel, attracting people from Melbourne along with international food lovers.

The spectacular Grampians Peaks Trail (160 kilometres) is a challenging hike experience through a variety of terrain in the Grampians National Park. Starting at Mount Zero in the north and ending in Dunkeld in the south. Once a year, up to 15,000 people converge on the township to enjoy the Dunkeld Race Meeting, held at the foot of Mount Abrupt, further enhancing the growing reputation of Dunkeld as a place to visit or live.

For residents of Dunkeld, there is a wide range of social activities catering for all ages and interests: bushwalking and rock climbing, football, cricket, netball, hockey, golf, lawn bowls, among others. Opportunities for other social activities can be had through the existence of more than forty interest and charity groups including music and arts groups, hobby groups, environmental groups and civic groups.

At a governance level, Dunkeld sits within the Southern Grampians Shire. The primary commercial and administrative centre for this municipality is Hamilton, conveniently located 28 kilometres (20 minutes) to the west of Dunkeld. The school site sits at the foot of the majestic Mount Sturgeon in the beautifully and aptly named Victoria Valley Road and is one minute from bushland.

School Information

Our school is a caring environment with an emphasis being placed on students reaching their full academic and social potential. The school is well supported through parent participation and community connections and has an active School Council. They address a wide range of responsibilities and do much to enhance the operation of the school and generally improve the school environment.

Our school aims to give our students (projected enrolment of 80 students in 2025) a solid foundation, with an emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy. Nevertheless, we are determined to further develop the whole child through enhancement of the current programs offered in Wellbeing, Inquiry/Science, PE and the Arts. We have begun introducing Auslan in all classes this year.

The school embeds the social and emotional learning program, 'Play Is The Way' in all aspects of learning, which we see as having greatly influenced a positive social and learning culture. 'The Resilience Project' focuses on teaching positive mental health strategies and is implemented across the school, including a program available to parents.

Library lessons are provided through the MARC Van. Dunkeld Consolidated School is a Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden School and operates an impressive modern kitchen and dining space supported by a spacious garden and orchard.


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