EDUCATION SUPPORT 1-3 - FACILITIES OFFICER

Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management

Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs

Reference:

SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in effectively managing a team to achieve high level outcomes in weekly routine schedules, work priorities, repairs, projects and minor works

SC2 Demonstrated highly established organisational skills to develop and document schedules, procedures and guidelines relating to the maintenance and facilities, with consideration of risk management, safe work practices and child safety

SC3 Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills including a capacity to develop collaborative relationships with staff, contractors, service providers and facilities hirers

• Manage contractors, service providers, partners and Department compliance regarding school facilities.
• Work with the Business Manager to respond to urgent works.
• Support the school response to Edusafe reports to maintain a safe environment for student, staff and visitors.
• Attend and contribute to the school's OHS committee meetings and manage the prompt resolution of OHS items.
• Be familiar with the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and any other systems of the school and to keep operational manuals current and arrange regular services on systems and equipment.
• Manage the use of the Asset Information Management System (AIMS) in conjunction with the Business Manager.
• Schedule and document planned maintenance activities, including essential services, air conditioning, heating, electrical, plumbing, fire services, pest control, painting, concreting, engineering, glazing, carpenters, asbestos audits, facilities audits, and department inspections.
• Take a hands on role in performing daily maintenance tasks whenever required which may include removal of graffiti, emergency maintenance, cleaning and deliveries and ensure all maintenance tasks are undertaken at a high standard to ensure safety and sustainability.
• Ensure storage areas, equipment and resources are in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Coordinate the purchase of equipment and materials relating to facilities, maintenance and grounds.
• Vehicles - complete and maintain all documentation for staff driver licences, vehicle registrations, arrange servicing of all vehicles, annual roadworthy and safety inspections for buses and minor maintenance as required.
• Provide induction for all trade persons who are working on school grounds and both manage their needs and onsite DE requirements.
• Respond to out of hours emergency call outs.
• Lead the organisation and set up for school events and activities.
• Undertake any other duties as directed by the Principal or Business Manager.

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

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.

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.

APPLICANTS SHOULD PROVIDE CONTACT DETAILS FOR AT LEAST 3 REFEREES INCLUDING EMAIL ADDRESS AND A MOBILE TELEPHONE NUMBER.

Referees other than those nominated may be contacted.

Position descriptions are reviewed regularly by the Principal and may change, by consultation, to support the School Strategic Plan.

• 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