Ecolinc Horticulture, Animal and Laboratory

Location: Western Region | Bacchus Marsh

Job type: Part time / From 15/04/2024 - 20/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Other

Reference: 1405801

**Selection Criteria**:
**Selection Criteria**:
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to undertake general routine tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment.

SC2 Ability to use and maintain plant and equipment, follow school procedures and adhere to OHS safe work practices.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with all members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support to students where necessary.

SC4 Demonstrated ability to work as a productive member of a team, to follow instructions and to work independently with confidence and initiative.

SC5 A commitment to professional learning and growth.

**Role**:
**Position Overview**:
The Horticultural/Animal/Laboratory Assistant will:

- Assist with the general maintenance and up keep of Ecolinc¿s wetland, grassland & gardens, as well as the designing and building of any garden projects.
- Assist with the care, maintenance and welfare of the Ecolinc animals. **_Please note that this may require time spent outside of normal school hours at times._**_ _**_Time in lieu is available to compensate for any time spent over weekends and school holidays._**:

- Assist with the set up and pack up of education program materials and equipment as well as the general maintenance of the science laboratories and prep rooms.

**Responsibilities**:

- **Duties**:

- Horticultural Duties:_
- Assist with the general maintenance and upkeep of Ecolinc¿s wetland, grassland and gardens
- Undertake minor plumbing, carpentry, gardening and landscaping works as required
- Assist with the designing and building of garden projects when needed
- Ensure the maintenance of tools/equipment as required
- Ability to work with trades and contractors to achieve optimum outcomes
- Comply with OHS and Work Safe standards
- Animal Duties:_
- Assist with the general care, maintenance and welfare of the Ecolinc animals
- Keep appropriate animal care records
- Assist with the care of animals over school holiday periods as required
- Science Lab Duties_
- Assist with the preparation of practical lab activities including set-up and pack down of equipment
- Assist with the maintenance, cleaning and storage of program equipment
- Follow all safe storage and disposal practices of harmful chemicals and equipment
- Assist with the ordering of equipment and materials when required
- Maintain knowledge of and follow the correct procedures for handling all biological, chemical and physical materials used at Ecolinc
- Assist with the general running of the science laboratory at Ecolinc
- Administration Assistant Duties_
- Assist with everyday clerical and administrative tasks associated with Ecolinc¿s diverse onsite, outreach, video conference and online learning system programs
- Provide administrative assistance to the Ecolinc Project Officer and Administration Officer where needed
- Other Duties_
- Attend staff meetings as appropriate
- Participate in curriculum and staff development opportunities as required
- Undertake duties in a professional manner
- Assist in the classroom and/or on field trips as required
- Any other duties as required by the Ecolinc Director.

**Who May Apply**:
**Qualifications**:
The successful applicant must acquire a current Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Experience using small tools and machinery such as drills, whipper snippers, etc is preferable.

**Preferred Skills and Experience**:

- Experience or a genuine desire to work with animals
- Experience or willingness to do garden maintenance and upkeep
- Genuine desire to work with school aged children
- Willingness to learn and grow under instruction from Ecolinc¿s ES and teaching staff
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong computer literacy skills including the use of Word, Excel, etc.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organised, reliable and dependable
- Ability to maintain professional and personal integrity
- Proactive and innovative

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**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 comm