Role
The Facilities Maintenance/Gardener person will, under the direction of the Principal/Assistant Principal or the Business Manager, be responsible for the maintenance of buildings and associated structures, to ensure that all areas are maintained regularly. Ensure weekly, monthly and annual tasks are performed within timelines as outlined by the manager. Undertake required training/professional development should it be required.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Gardener/Maintenance position include but are not limited to:
1. Maintaining and improving the school grounds (especially lawns, gardens and recreation areas), facilities and buildings
2. Undertaking regular routine inspections and identify issues requiring maintenance.
3. Undertaking routine repairs, cleaning and maintenance of the facilities.
4. Work with contractors to attend to tasks that require registered tradespeople and ensure OHS requirements in relation to sub-contractors are met.
5. Undertaking small building projects and painting as required.
6. Repairing /maintaining furniture as required.
7. Liaising with the Facilities Manager on a regular basis.
8. Supporting staff in relocating furniture and equipment.
9. Ensure that tools and equipment are in a serviceable condition and report any faults to the Facilities Manager.
10. Ensure that the maintenance sheds are always clean and orderly in accordance with OH&S principles
11. Carpentry, plumbing and brickwork repairs as determined within skill capacity
12. Working together with the management team to ensure that occupational health & safety requirements are met
13. Working within DET OHS Guidelines
· Comply with legislated occupational health and safety practices and participate in consultative processes
· Observe safe work practices in accordance with school policy, training, and instructions
· Identify, report, and where appropriate, action risks/hazards in order to eliminate or mitigate against the risk recurring (Risks arising in the workplace may be financial, site, task, or person specific or related to safety.)
· Promote and implement occupational health and safety and risk mitigation processes within the College
· Other duties as directed by the Principal/Assistant Principal or the Business Manager.
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
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
· CELS is a multi-campus school, and you may be required to work at any campus. Initially this position is based at South Morang campus.
· To access Recruitment Online help guides please refer to
· It is a requirement that applications include a statement addressing the key selection criteria.
· It is a requirement that applications include the details of Three (3) Referees. Please provide details including the Referee's name, position title, phone number and e-mail address.
· Please note that all teaching positions require a valid (VIT) registration.
· Please include your Department of Education Employee ID number on your application (where applicable).
CELS COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY
Collingwood ELS is committed to child safety. We believe that all children should be safe, happy and empowered. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
We practise zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns are treated very seriously and consistently with our policies and procedures. We acknowledge and practise legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are concerned about a child¿s safety. Collingwood ELS is committed to preventing child abuse and early identification of risks and risk minimisation. Our human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers support child safety. We regularly train and educate our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks.
Conditions of Employment
14. All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
15. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
16. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
17. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at