Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage and maintain grounds completing works as required within a school environment. Skills in the use of tools/technical equipment as relevant to the position.

SC2 Demonstrated technical knowledge, expertise and proficiency in minor repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior of buildings within a school environment. Skills in the use of tools/technical equipment as relevant to the position.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to liaise, engage and supervise the work of external contractors being mindful of OHS practices and protocols.

SC4 Capacity to provide advice and support to Leadership on impending maintenance tasks ensuring budget awareness to ensure cost efficient outcomes.

SC5 Demonstrated high level oral and communication skills, technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position in software systems.

Role

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of all school grounds and building facilities.  The Facilities Manager works closely with the Leadership Team to ensure that all work is completed to best practice industry standards across all spaces and the school¿s assets are regularly monitored and managed.

An important aspect of the role is ensuring the school meets all compliance requirements, including but not limited to maintaining a safe working environment under Occupational Health and Safety legislation, essential services legislation and working with children legislation in relation to contractors.

Responsibilities

Staff and Contractor Management:

• Coordinate and manage the workload of the Maintenance Team ensuring clear instructions and standard of work is maintained.
• Ensure all Maintenance staff have completed all OHS and relevant training to ensure a safe work environment. 
• Coordinating Contractors to ensure all documents are current re OHS and works are completed within budget and a timely manner.
• Negotiate service agreements in conjunction with Principal/Business manager according to DET protocols.
• Liaise with Contracts before, during and after works completed to ensure expectations are meet and to alleviate issues before they become a bigger issue.

Facilities, Grounds, OHS, and Emergency Management:

• Ensure all Routine and Annual Maintenance tasks are completed on time as per AIMS.
• Ensure all documents are uploaded onto AIMS after completion and follow up any required rectifications.
• Work alongside Leadership in pre planning of School Capital works, which may include building works, ground works or general upgrade maintenance.
• Work alongside VSBA on any Capital Works. Attend meetings, walkthroughs and end of project defect period reviews.
• Ensure and monitor Maintenance team have completed all termly facility audits. Follow up any rectifications and ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
• Liaise with cleaners at both school level and Supervisors to ensure School is cleaned to high expectations.  Meet termly for periodical inspections. Report any dissatisfaction to Supervisor immediately to ensure corrections are made.  Update cleaners of school functions or late finishes.
• Liaise with Contractors throughout works to ensure they are keeping school a safe work environment for both themselves, DET staff and students.
• Ensure there is a security plan for unlocking the school daily especially if staff absent.
• Update Principal/Business manager regularly on works around school and discuss any issues arising.
• Ensure maintenance staff are responding to ticketing system punctually.
• Ensure OHS issues are attended to as a priority.
• Work hands on alongside the Maintenance team as required to ensure school grounds and buildings are well maintained and presented.
• Support and manage minor works and refurbishment projects.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of school facilities and grounds.
•  Comply with WorkSafe and Department Standards regarding Asbestos management including audits and involving Make Safe if required.
• Maintain OHS Training Register including Warden Training on Edu Safe
• Comply with WorkSafe and Department Standards ensuring all OH&S policies and Material Data Sheets are up to date.
• Ensure Department OHS Calendar tasks have been completed as per schedule.
• Respond to an Emergency situation in an appropriate manner and assist appropriately to your level of experience.
• Assist Leadership with implementation and administration of Evacuation and Shelter in Place Drills.  Update documents on EMS Portal
• Maintain Evacuation equipment (folders, bags) check Termly
• Monitor classroom Evacuation posters are current and displayed correctly.

Who May Apply

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant practical management experience in a maintenance environment 

• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage maintenance and works budgets 

• Well-developed written and verbal communications skills 

• Ability to work collaboratively with well-developed people skills and customer focus. 

• Demonstrated commitment to the application of Risk management and OHS practices 

• Sound decision-making skills 

• Demonstrated work ethic 

• Current Victorian driver¿s license 

• Current Employee WWCC

• Completion of Mandatory Reporting Children course 

• Current First Aid Certificate

• Relevant Trade background or Building qualification Desirable 

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

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 (see Workplace 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) via *******@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:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

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:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

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

Location Profile

Monash Special Developmental School is a government school located in the North Eastern Victorian Region in the City of Monash. Monash SDS provides an educational program for children with a moderate to profound intellectual disability and multiple disabilities including autism spectrum disorder from the age of 2.8 to 18 years old.  Currently student enrolments numbers are around 155. It has been on the current site for 11 years in a well-resourced purpose built facility. In addition to the general classrooms the school also features specialist areas, outdoor learning environments, a multi-purpose gym, a hydrotherapy complex, a bike path and specialised indoor and outdoor sensory areas.

Monash SDS is platinum accredited in School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS), AMAZE accredited and e-Smart accredited.       

Students across the school at Monash SDS are taught using the Victorian Curriculum. Curriculum based individual learning plans are developed for each student and are taught using a variety of high impact teaching strategies and specialised curriculum supports including the STAR (Strategies for Teaching Based on Autism Research) and Links Program.  The STAR and Links Program is research and evidence based and uses the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis.  It provides a framework and the necessary tools to teach the Victorian Curriculum through the implementation of Discrete Trial Training (DT), Pivotal Response Training (PRT) and Functional Routines instruction.   A school wide Structured Teaching Framework provides every student with a highly visually based structured environment that promotes an understanding of schedules, activities and expectations.

Our schools philosophy is reflected in its programs and based on the belief of Enriching Individual Potential.  To do this, we require a committed principal, who is able to see the special characteristics of all our students and will strive to ensure each individual feels safe, is confident and valued as a person.

Other Information

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday 7:30am to 3:00pm.  School holiday attendance is required.  A leave purchase allowance will be paid.  Annual leave entitlement for this position is 20 days.