At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our school grounds looking great with mowing and minor repairs.
- Company: Join the friendly team at Taradale Primary School, a community-focused institution.
- Benefits: Flexible two-day work week with negotiable attendance days.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community that values diversity and student wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a difference in a vibrant school environment while enjoying nature.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications required, just a passion for maintenance and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
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.
Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
This position is for two days per week, the days of attendance are negotiable. 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 programme.
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. A role at this range may include specific support tasks to achieve outcomes, typically involving accountability for a single function or the coordination 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 may be required.
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.
Who May Apply: Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Diversity and Inclusion: The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity.
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.
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.
Location Profile: Taradale PS is looking for a groundskeeper/maintenance person to join our wonderful school. This role will be responsible for general maintenance and upkeep such as mowing, minor repairs/odd jobs. The position is for two days per week and the days of attendance are negotiable.
Taradale Primary School is a small community school, located midway between Kyneton and Castlemaine that has been educating the students of Taradale and surrounding areas since 1855. The school consists of five classrooms across three buildings, a staffroom and an office area, a large multipurpose building housing our art and cooking classes as well as wellbeing and meeting rooms and outbuildings including our student woodwork workshop, storage areas and sundry spaces.
The school benefits from large well-maintained grounds containing an oval, a multipurpose basketball court, two adventure playgrounds, undercover areas, a large Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden, multiple treed, landscaped gardens and outdoor learning spaces.
All applications are to have a maximum of one page per criteria. Please include 3 referees, with mobile phone numbers. Your role description and responsibilities will be created in collaboration with the leadership team.
Groundskeeper in Maldon employer: Government schools
As a Learning Specialist at our school, you will join a vibrant and supportive community dedicated to fostering excellence in teaching and learning. We offer a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development, allowing you to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on student outcomes. Located in a diverse area, our school values inclusivity and provides a safe environment for both staff and students, ensuring that everyone can thrive.
