Facilities Officer

Job Description Location: Gippsland | Morwell Job type: Part time / From 24/02/2025 - 19/01/2026 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Facilities Management Reference: 1462458 Selection Criteria SC1. Demonstrated practical ability to maintain buildings and grounds, including using trade experience relevant to the role. SC2. Excellent communication skills indicating the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals including teachers, students, parents and external agencies/trades. SC3. Demonstrated capacity to manage maintenance schedules as appropriate to the schools' needs (including buildings, grounds, equipment and furniture) requirements. SC4. Proven ability to work as part of a team and manage the workflow of the maintenance/facilities support staff and contractors. SC5. Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to occupational health and safety needs as related to the school. Role Attendance requirement: 2 days per week. Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs. Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management. The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations. This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management. An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employe¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher. Responsibilities The Facilities Officer will be responsible for the overall physical maintenance requirements of the school. This position will require identification and rectification of short-term needs as well as a knowledge of occupational health and safety issues. Ensure the maintenance requirements of the school are met. Manage the maintenance and good order of all school facilities and assets. Manage contractors. Maintain the School Maintenance System Data Base and monitor works to be completed. Work with school leadership on the EMP matters. Liaise with and support school leadership on all matters relating to OH&S. Attend all meetings relating to major building projects. Manage maintenance staff Arrange regular visits to discuss outstanding work. Oversee the operations of AIMS Coordinate all OH&S Meetings including Chair, agendas and minutes. Provide Official purchase order forms for repairs and maintenance Manage all maintenance jobs Manage all compliance ESM and data log Manage and maintain the current electrical tagging system. Oversee chemical register documentation Manage school works contracts Liaise with the principal team and Business Manager on a regular basis Other duties as directed. 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 marrungeducation.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 Location Profile Morwell Park Primary School is a school of approximately 350 children, situated in the Latrobe Valley. The school currently has seven year-level flexible learning teams with all teachers working collaboratively within year level teams. The school's SFO (Student Family Occupation) density is 0.82. The school is located on a very attractive setting with recently completed major construction works. In conjunction with the relatively recent BER (Building Education Revolution) building we now have a completely refurbished school including an Early Learning Centre. Morwell Park is affiliated with 'Our Place' who support our community. Morwell Park staff members are very dedicated and there is a strong culture of teamwork and tolerance. The school has strong and supportive parent bodies including School Council and Parent Association. Our students come from diverse backgrounds with numerous support programs in place. Following are our school values in which we strongly believe underpin our purpose and are the guiding principles of our school: Be Kind - We strive to be a safe team player, respectful of others, empathetic and caring. Be Gritty - We strive to be brave, resilient, passionate and determined. Be Focused - We stive to be creative, collaborative, motivated and inquisitive in our learning. Overall, Morwell Park Primary is a challenging, yet stimulating and rewarding educational setting to be involved with.

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Posted Date: 2/1/2025