Facilities Officer ES1-2

Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management

Reference: 1496497

Location Profile

Would you like to join the Foundation Staff of a Victorian Government Secondary School that opened in 2024, and looking to expand in 2025?

Would you like the opportunity to do the following?

- Shape a brand-new school's culture
- Work in state-of-the-art facilities and resources
- Work in a collaborative and innovative environment
- Forge meaningful partnerships with parents, local businesses, and community organizations, creating a strong network of support for students and their education.
- Play a vital role in the establishment and growth of a brand-new school

If you are, then Yarrabing Secondary College is looking for Education Support Staff to join the school from Term 4 2025.

Yarrabing Secondary College opened in Term 1 2024 and provides the growing local population with great educational opportunities close to home. It is able to enrol up to 550 students with the stage one facilities. In 2024 Yarrabing Secondary College opened to approximately 150 Year 7 students and will progressively grow by one year level thereafter. In 2025, we have Year 7 and Year 8 students only.

Our school grounds are close to planned parklands, sporting facilities, and we are surrounded by a supportive community. Most students that will attend our school live locally and would tend to walk or ride their bike to school.

Our school will be culturally diverse with 60% of students having a language background other than English (LOTE) spoken in the family home, with the largest LOTE languages being Hindi and Punjabi. We are proud of our diversity and our inclusive school community.

We strive to provide a nurturing and challenging environment that empowers students to reach their personal best, both academically and socially.

Our Vision

Our vision is to empower our students by developing well rounded, confident, and responsible individuals who have high expectations of themselves, and who aspire to achieve success through respect, responsibility, and collaboration.

Our Mission

Our mission is to be a safe, supportive environment that emphasizes motivation andself-discipline. Using 21st century approaches, we provide students with the means to achieve their potential and we challenge our students to grow academically, socially, culturally, and emotionally. Collaboration and positive relationships will underpin all our work.

The successful applicant will play an instrumental role in the development and implementation of contemporary school processes to support the learning and wellbeing of all students across the school. This position is a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to help our school be the absolute best school it can be for students, staff and the wider school community as our school continues to grow and thrive over the years ahead.

As an Education Support Staff member you will contribute to the collaborative planning, implementation and evaluation of school processes and contribute to the school culture as a results-oriented collaborative professional learning community.

Foundation Education Support Staff will work collaboratively with colleagues and leadership to improve students educational outcomes and to ensure that the school remains on a path of continuous improvement through the application of evidenced-based research.

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated ability to maintain buildings, gardens and grounds with an ability to carry out repairs and maintenance to school facilities as required. Demonstrated proficiency in the safe use of equipment as relevant to the position eg. carpentry tools, power tools, gardening equipment (ride on lawn mower and trimmers) and ability to complete maintenance on same.

SC2 Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to ensuring all relevant Occupational Health and Safety regulations are adhered to and implemented with an ability to also identify and manage risk.

SC3Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, computer software or technical equipment as relevant to the position

SC4Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively, positively and diplomatically with a range of people including school staff, students, parents and the wider community while working independently and without constant supervision. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills in individual and group contexts.

SC5Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate unexpected challenges, demonstrating flexibility and resilience in meeting the evolving needs and circumstances of the school environment. Demonstrated capacity to contribute to the culture of a school.

Role

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity for you to work in the initial development of school processes for a foundation secondary school, growing one year level each year from Year 7 in 2024 to Year 12 in 2029.

Given the school is in the second year of establishment, the teaching, learning and student support practices are based on the latest evidence-based research. The brand-new facilities support 21st century skills and these teaching and learning practices.

You will be supported by education support staff, teachers, and leaders in a highly collaborative workplace, with opportunities for professional development.

The school has a highly supportive leadership team with a culture of collaboration and innovation.

As a member of Staff, you will have input and play a vital role in the implementation of school processes within your area.

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled education support staff to contribute to the success of a high achieving secondary school. As a school we believe that by providing students with a greater level of wellbeing support they are most likely to experience improved academic outcomes. The ideal candidate should possess a range of characteristics that will contribute to the success of our students and uphold the school's commitment to excellence in education. Education Support Staff will be responsible for delivering support for the school staff and student learning environment.

Role

School Holiday attendance requirements for this position can be negotiated however will be required at times up to a maximum of 30 days per year. A leave purchase allowance will be paid for school holiday attendance.

The Facilities Officer fulfils an important role in the presentation and upkeep of school grounds and the provision of OH&S tasks as outlined in Department Policy. It is expected that they will provide a high level of attention to detail ensuring a welcoming and safe environment for students, staff and visitors to the College and be competent in the provision of up to date and relevant information.

Accurate data recording is important as it reflects in the provision of information and reports to Families, Staff, School Council and the Community. A professional image is the impact Yarrabing Secondary College is aiming to achieve at all times. It is important the Facilities Officer operates in a consistent, professional, courteous, efficient manner at all times. Adhering to the College¿s dress code policy will be required.

Responsibilities

Grounds

- Maintaining all grass areas including mowing, trimming and edging.
- Trim trees or any unsafe limbs.
- Revegetating/replanting lawn areas.
- Controlling weeds including a spraying program.
- Maintaining all existing garden beds including edging, weeding, pruning, planting, mulching and watering
- Establishing new garden beds as directed and perform minor landscaping of the grounds
- Check external student seating and play equipment to ensure they are sound
- Clear drains, spouting, gutters and downpipes as required
- Locking and unlocking of the school buildings and gates as required
- Pressure cleaning of building and paved areas as required
- Weekly inspections of grounds for defects, trip hazards and graffiti
- Maintain all equipment in a satisfactory, safe and workable condition.
- Clear grounds of litter and empty yard rubbish bins as required

Maintenance

- Perform minor repairs as directed for example;

- minor electrical (light globe replacement)

- Minor plastering and painting

- Repair of furniture and equipment e.g. table tops, lockers.

- Identify and report the need for repairs
- Assist with set up/pack up of functions eg: BBQs, sports days, information evenings and exams
- Moving of furniture, deliveries and equipment as required
- Conduct emergency cleaning as required to ensure the safety and continuity of the educational program

OH&S

- Implement appropriate OH&S and risk management procedures.
- Maintain and regularly review DET OH&S management requirements ensuring compliance
- Maintain the College¿s Plant, Electrical & Equipment registers
- Review the College¿s OH&S risk register and modify so that it is specific to the site
- Maintain safe work procedures and ensure the procedures are displayed appropriately
- Conduct termly workplace inspections, addressing any hazards identified
- Review the College¿s OH&S calendar and consult with the Business Manager on tasks requiring completion

Other Duties

- At all times working to create a professional environment, which upholds and displays the schools values of high expectations, collaboration, respect, and responsibility.
- Undertake duties as delegated by the College Facilities Manager
- Undertake other duties relevant to the field of responsibility as requested by the College Executive
- This position description describes in general terms the normal duties which the Education SupportFacilities Officeris expected to undertake. However, the duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the position.

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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) viamarrung@education.vic.gov.au

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.

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:

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:

This is a full time position, Monday to Friday.

Working hours are 7.30am to 3.36pm including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

Education Support Class positions include 50 days (pro rata) of annual and additional paid leave per year which is taken during the school holidays as per the Victorian Government Schools Agreement (VGSA).

Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) (employee) required or ability to obtain a WWCC

Applications must include:

- A cover letter providing contact information including home address, email, and phone number.
- A CV with a summary of

- Experience

- Qualifications

- Working With Children Check (WWCC) number (Employee Type).

- Your written responses to the Key Selection Criteria
- The names, email addresses and contact details for three referees.

For ease of handling by the school, all documents (cover letter, CV, and key selection criteria responses) can be saved as one pdf and uploaded to Recruitment on Line. Please also ensure that your name is included in the header of each document.

All applicants should ensure that their personal profile on Recruitment Online is up to date.

Applicants seeking further information about the school or this position, are encouraged

to:

- Visit the Yarrabing Secondary College website at www.yarrabingsc.vic.edu.au
- Contact the Principal, Mr John Mitsinikos, prior to the closing date of applications on 03 7033 2444 or email yarrabing.sc@education.vic.gov.au

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.
- 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

Applications close Monday 13 October 2025 at 11.59pm

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