Applications close Sunday 6 April 2025 at 11.59PM
Overview Work type: Full time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 2 Occupation: Other Location: Melton Reference: 1470382Location Profile Located on beautiful Wurundjeri Country, Strathtulloh Primary School has been educating with HEART since 2022. We are a brand-new state of the art school, located in the suburb of Strathtulloh. We opened in January 2022 with 710 students already growing to over 1400 students and employing over 150 staff in 2025.
Our students are phenomenal and eager learners who are beautifully behaved and respectful. We are supported by families and a community which really values and supports education and our school.
School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) and Respectful Relationships (RR) feature strongly at our school, along with a culture that supports positive, proactive and passionate wellbeing and learning for students and staff. Our students, staff and community demonstrate outstanding positive behaviours and consistently work to demonstrate and build their #StrathtullohHEART.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and progressive school community. Our staff are our most valuable resource and we provide support & recognition accordingly. Our Coaching, Wellbeing and Principal Class teams are visible and working together with staff to support the best outcomes for students.
Why work at Strathtulloh?
Numerous strategies in place to reduce workload and an improved work life balance; Growth opportunities through Professional Learning, Coaching and Mentoring programs open to ALL staff. We're not looking for staff who know everything; we're looking for staff who are open to learning and refining their craft; who want to make a difference for every student, each other and our community; Free before & after school program for children of staff; Getting here is easy! It's a 30 minute drive against traffic from Sunbury, Gisborne, the inner west or north of Melbourne and an hour from the eastern suburbs, Ballarat & Geelong. We're also only a short walk from the train station with plenty of seats heading away from the city. Staff shower and change facilities for any staff who want to get active during their break times or travelling to school; Celebration and recognition of the achievements and milestones of our staff; A terrific team of staff who engage in a variety of social events and functions; On site cafe with great coffee! The Strathtulloh community are encouraged to be Helpful, Excelling, Accepting, Resilient and Trustworthy people as they demonstrate, support and strive for a #StrathtullohHEART.
It is recommended interested applicants contact and tour the school before applying. To book a place please email with your contact details.
This position requires ongoing outdoor physical work and movement.
Selection Criteria Your application for this position must specifically address each of the selection criteria below:
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, for Grounds and Maintenance. SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment for Grounds and Maintenance. 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 for Grounds and Maintenance outlined in the Responsibilities section of this vacancy. SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area. Please include the name, email address and phone number of at least 3 relevant referees who will need to complete a reference for you.
Role This FULL TIME position requires ongoing outdoor physical work and movement.
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.
Responsibilities Grounds and gardens cleaned daily including rubbish collection. Safe operation and maintenance of power tools and equipment. Ability to work independently and part of a team. Identify and report Occupational Health and Safety issues. Safely moving of heavy furniture and equipment, including set up and pack up of various school events. Graffiti removal. Perform various landscape and seasonal garden duties. Maintenance of work sheds and storerooms. Preparation and painting of interior and exterior surfaces. Operation of security locks and alarm systems. Collection of supplies, tools, equipment or fuel for specific tasks. This may include travelling to locations away from the school site. eg: Bunnings, etc. Minimising the impact on classrooms when completing tasks, especially when using tools which create noise. Wearing appropriate PPE, completing required hearing testing and On-line modules. Other duties required by Principal and Line Managers. 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.
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Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
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