Grounds & Maintenance - Skilled Trade

Heathdale Christian College is a thriving Biblical learning community committed to empowering both staff and students to develop their unique God-given potential.

**About the Culture and Team**:
At Heathdale, we cherish the shared trust that has been built within our growing community through 40-plus years of glorifying God in our work. Providing staff freedom to live out their Christian faith is central to the health of our thriving community, and we seek to ensure our staff feel cared for, supported, and secure in this Christ-centred environment.

Every day, we strive to see our students and community flourish in their God-given potential. Committing to personal growth, investing in others, and seeking ways to collaborate, improve, innovate, and implement changes that benefit the mission of the College - ultimately, growing together as we fulfill God’s call for our careers.

As devoted followers of Jesus, the statement ‘To God be the glory’ is not just a phrase, but a reflection of our staff’s hearts as they strive to serve God through their daily work.

**The Position**:
Due to the continued growth of the College, we are seeking a suitably qualified Grounds & Maintenance - Skills Trade person to join our Christ-centred community who will work at our Melton Campus.

**The Person**:
Are you a carpenter, groundskeeper, landscaper, or skilled tradesperson looking for a career change? This role offers the perfect opportunity to leverage your practical skills while making a meaningful impact in your local community. Join our supportive team and enjoy the benefits of permanent employment and job security. Join us and become a part of our school’s enduring legacy.

The Grounds & Maintenance - Skilled Trade position will work under the direction of the Grounds & Maintenance Coordinators & Property Manager as part of the Maintenance Team who provide maintenance of the premises and grounds of Heathdale Christian College.

Heathdale Christian College has Maintenance teams on both the Werribee and Melton Campuses. The maintenance team are responsible for upholding the College grounds and facilities, ensuring student and staff safety. It is imperative that you are a team player and can attend to allocated tasks with a high level of fit and finish.

**Education and Experience**:

- Require relevant industry-based experience and trade qualifications, for example Carpentry or Landscape
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Basic computer skills and knowledge
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Current WWCC ‘E’
- Construction Induction White Card
- A current driver’s license

**Professional Attributes**:

- Perform their responsibilities in a manner which reflects the College’s mission, objectives and philosophy.
- In particular, staff are expected to role model an active Christian faith that will be demonstrated in part by an active involvement in the wider Christian Church.
- Be Christian role models and examples to all people associated with the College.
- Participate in leading College devotions that involve staff and students and attendance at the staff spiritual enrichment day.
- Support the College’s guidelines and policies.
- Perform your responsibilities in a manner which reflects and responds to continuous improvement.
- Contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of their teams in order to meet organisational objectives. This includes demonstrating appropriate and professional workplace behaviours, providing assistance to team members if required and undertaking other key responsibilities or activities as directed by one’s supervisor.
- Perform your responsibilities in a manner which reflects the College’s zero tolerance for child abuse and in accordance with the College’s Child Safety policies.
- Familiarise themselves and comply with the relevant College policies including Occupational Health and Safety.

Some of the many benefits of working at Heathdale Christian College are:

- Opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development
- Generous leave entitlements
- Access to extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Easy access via public transport and onsite parking
- School fees discounts for staff whose children attend the school
- Supportive environment

**How to Apply**:

- Applications Close 7th March 2025.
- Applicants will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be booked prior to closing.
- The College has a zero tolerance of child abuse. We have established a series of Policies, Procedures and a Code of Conduct for all employees, volunteers and contractors working with our students. This is aimed to protect children from abuse and embed a culture of child safety in the school environment._