Es1.2 Grounds Person

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 20/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1454341

**Location Profile**:
**College Profile**

St Albans Secondary College's vision, values and guiding principles combine to create a safe, supportive and structured environment where every student is supported and inspired to achieve to the best of their ability. Our College community values respect, integrity, leadership, and the pursuit of excellence.

We are proud of our school community's achievements: our results in almost all areas are significantly higher than the average for the State, and for similar schools. St Albans Secondary College has regularly been recognised as a high performing school. In studies undertaken by the Department of Education and the University of Melbourne we were well above state benchmarks in all measures. These outcomes, together with excellent attendance rates, continued growth in students' literacy and numeracy skills, and significant improvement in students' sense of connectedness and safety, are a testament to the combined efforts of staff, families and students.

Our commitment to foster the academic and personal development of each student, to provide a high-quality education, and to guarantee a broad range of programs to challenge and enrich all students, is a significant factor in these achievements. Our Attendance Policy of 90%, close monitoring of student absences, and effective communication with parents ensure that the importance of regular attendance for successful student learning is well embedded in the school culture.

A focus on positive, respectful relationships as an essential part of a safe, enjoyable learning environment is an essential aspect of the College's culture, as is our strategy of enhancing student voice and leadership across the school and providing a rich extracurricular program. Activities include a comprehensive instrumental music program, drama and music production, public speaking and debating, writers' workshops, a camps program, sports teams and carnivals, a House system, and a range of student clubs.

Our vision for wellbeing is to support all members of our school community to develop a resilient mindset by striving to ensure that everyone feels Connected, Protected and Respected. The development of a comprehensive allied health team approach to student wellbeing, recent work on resilient mindsets, and further strengthening student wellbeing programs have been important in fostering engagement, positive behaviour, and respectful relationships.

Creating a strong community is an important part of the College's strength. We actively seek the contributions and participation of families, as well as business and university partners, and our vibrant and growing Alumni program to create the best possible surroundings for our students to learn and grow. Our students benefit from a range of high-quality opportunities to engage with business and community partners through mentoring and leadership programs, and the Alumni program. Our staff are deeply committed to fostering the learning and wellbeing of each student. Parent satisfaction with the school is well above the state average, and reflects the confidence parents and families have in the work we do together.

St Albans Secondary College is a community where staff and parents work together with, and for the benefit of, students. Staff are deeply committed to the academic progress, and personal development and wellbeing of each student.

**Selection Criteria**:
1. Demonstrated capacity to effectively maintain the school gardens and grounds and to undertake general maintenance tasks.
2. Demonstrated keen interest in undertaking new plantings and pruning and to follow a landscape plan to maintain the school¿s garden beds.
3. With supervision and training capacity to use plant equipment and a sound understanding of safe work practices.
4. Proven ability to follow instructions and to work effectively as part of a team.
5. Ability to be self-motivated and show initiative.

**Role**:
Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Grounds person will work in a small team and independently to maintain the general appearance of the school grounds, including garden maintenance, litter collection, mowing and yard sweeping. The successful applicant will have the capacity to undertake minor maintenance tasks, including repairs to lockers, graffiti removal, moving of furniture etc. This is an entry level position, previous experience is not required.

This is a full-time position, and the hours of work will generally be **8.00am to 4.06pm** and attendance will be required throughout the holiday periods. A regular leave purchase allowance will be paid fortnightly, along with an entitlement to 4 weeks annual leave, usually taken during the school holiday period.

**Responsibilities**:
1. Under the