Facilities Officer

**Overview**:
**Work type**:Full time

**Salary**:Salary not specified

**Grade**:Ed Support Level 1-Range 4

**Occupation**: Administration/Secretarial

**Location**: Shepparton

**Reference**: 1479142

**Selection Criteria**:
SC1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Asset Information Management System (AIMS), and a sound understanding of CASES21 and Edusafe Plus (OHS records), including the ability to manage building and maintenance programs and maintain compliance with regulatory obligations.

SC2. Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic decision-making by providing accurate and timely advice, reporting, and recommendations to the Business Manager, Principal Team, School Leadership, and School Council in relation to asset management and school infrastructure planning.

SC3. Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively within a team environment and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, DET departments, and school community members, to ensure the effective operation and maintenance of school facilities.

SC4. Proven organisational and time management skills, with the ability to independently manage completing work priorities and deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality administrative and operational support in a dynamic school environment.

SC5. A demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, professional learning, and the development of systems and practices that enhance operational efficiency and compliance.

**Role**:
[Attendance requirement for this position]

Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction mínimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.

Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide advice and recommendations with a view to maximising school revenue and optimising the use of school resources.
- Comply with all Department of Education policies and requirements, in relation to asset management and school maintenance accountability.

**Who May Apply**:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

**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 community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

**Location Profile**:
**Banmira Specialist School (Formerly Verney Road School)**

Banmira Specialist School is a vibrant, inclusive learning community supporting over 265 students and 120 dedicated staff across **two**campuses. We cater to students aged 2.8 to 18 years, providing specialised education tailored to individual needs.

Opened in 2025, our **Junior Campus** features purpose-built classrooms aligned with our Instructional Model, along with a Community Hub housing a Sensory Room, Perceptual Motor Program space, Library, Art Room, and Parent/Wellbeing Hub. This campus supports approximately 100 students, including those in our Early Education Program.

Our **Senior Campus**, located on Verney Road, serves around 130 students and includes facilities such as a 'Mini Woolies' supermarket, gym, homecrafts/cooking space