Location Profile
¿Our job is not to prepare students for something, it is our job to activate our students to prepare themselves for anything.¿
Adapted from AJ Juliani.
Bundoora Secondary College is a year 7-12 College in a quiet residential area of Bundoora, a northern suburb of Melbourne. We are an innovative, caring school and take great pride in knowing every member of our community (both staff and students) as individuals and as learners.
The school is set on a well-developed, picturesque site adjacent to Gresswell Forest. The spacious grounds include a variety of playing fields and as our school farm continues to develop, a range of animal paddocks, productive gardens and indigenous flora plots. Our school is accessible by foot, bike or car and is well serviced by our school buses and public transport. Our school enjoys a strong partnership with our neighbours including Melbourne Polytechnic, Latrobe University and RMIT Bundoora Campus as well as other universities further afield. BSC is a Child Protected school and expects all employees to be cognisant of the expectations upon them to contribute positively to our child safe environment.
BSC is currently experiencing a period of strong growth as we implement our new curriculum program and pedagogical approach with a vertical structure of subject offerings across the traditional 8 ¿ 11 years called our PACE21 (Passion and Choice, Empowerment 21st Century skills) program. This program empowers students to choose the pace of their own learning journey. Our core purpose is to provide a broad and challenging education that is future focused and will develop students' 21st Century skills, abilities and knowledge for further education, training, work and community participation.
In order to do this, we require staff who are curious, flexible and generalist in their philosophy and thinking.
Students at BSC are not bound by the traditional year level classes. The school is broken into three cohorts - a common Entry year (the traditional year 7), PACE21 (traditionally years 8-11) and Graduation year (traditionally year 12). Our broad pathways focus and the vertical structure supports students choice and provides flexibility across our learning program ensuring that all students can engage in their learning at their point of interest and be challenged at their point of need.
Rigour remains a core value so high expectations of students will continue and progress will be routinely reported against the BSC Great Student (21st century skills) matrix and the Victorian Curriculum skills continuum to ensure that all students will achieve success. We are very much aware that ongoing feedback to students will support them in developing a growth mindset and promote learning so that each student can reach the next level.
We are a diverse and inclusive community. We live by our school values - Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Relationships and Rigour (the 5 R¿s). At BSC, students have an authentic voice into the everyday decision making at the school. We provide a variety of opportunities for student voice such as a Student Leadership Council, student lead tours, public speaking at assemblies and membership of College Council with voting rights.
Learning takes place in well-equipped air-conditioned courtyard style buildings, which contain specialist areas including a Library Resource Centre and student social space, the ECA Centre which contains a gymnasium, weight training facility and drama studio, the Arts and Technology areas including food, wood and media, art and craft, ceramics, painting and drawing and music laboratories. Science rooms are fully equipped for practical experiments and activities with two 3D printers and an emphasis on robotics. Each classroom is provisioned with an interactive whiteboard and our 1:1 digital technologies program is enhanced by the schools provision of PCs and MACs.
To enhance the student¿s learning experience, traditional co-curricular programs such as sport, drama and music performances, instrumental music, excursions, camps, art exhibitions and displays and student leadership have been incorporated into the mainstream curriculum to ensure that all students can pursue their passions.
Strong emphasis is placed on catering for the individual learning style of each student. Achievements are recognised and celebrated. BSC promotes an environment that encourages students to investigate, understand and actively design and participate in their learning through a variety of teaching and learning strategies.
Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate in all College activities and to work with teachers in developing positive educational outcomes for their children. While formal reporting to parents takes place twice a year, the College emphasises the continual monitoring and communication of student progress to students and parents.
We actively involve our community in the development of our educational programs, policies and the provision of a supportive and caring environment. This is reflected in our house teams and our wellbeing structures that exist to assist students and parents. The implementation of the Student Empowerment Guidelines results in an environment where students from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds exhibit co-operation and acceptance towards each other.
We have established positive links with our neighbouring primary schools as a means of easing the transition of students into the College, as well as providing continuity in their educational programs.
Bundoora Secondary College ¿ BSC ¿ where students experience education by student choice.
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently wen completing general maintenance, gardening tasks and repairs, animal care.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to work and communicate as part of a team and regularly liaise with contractors on the school site.
SC3 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC4 Demonstrated ability to identify and assess potential risks, provide advice and support to management and work within OHS policy and guidelines.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to work with and guide young adults.
Role
JOIN A LEADING SCHOOL IN URBAN AGRICULTURE EDUCATION
Bundoora Secondary College (BSC) is seeking a passionate and adaptable urban farmer to help lead the next phase of development for `BSC Greenwood Farm¿¿an innovative educational and community initiative that puts sustainability, food systems, and hands-on learning at the centre of education.
This is a unique opportunity to work on the ground with students, staff, and community partners to build a thriving food production program.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The urban farmer will:
- Run daily operations of BSC Greenwood Farm, including animal care, food gardens, and conservation areas.
- Undertake infrastructure development, from fencing and enclosures to composting systems, hydroponics, irrigation and tool maintenance.
- Mentor students through hands-on learning projects.
- Collaborate with the local community on events and projects.
- Help prepare the farm for the delivery of accredited VET certificates (e.g. Cert II in Horticulture).
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Farm & Environmental Program
- Undertake daily farm operations including planting, animal care, harvesting, and composting.
- Implement sustainable systems.
- Maintain farm tools and machinery.
- Assist in lessons and mentor students with a passion for food production.
- Promote the program through engagement with schools and community.
- Assist with the planning of farm infrastructure development.
Groundskeeping & Maintenance
- Carry out routine maintenance.
- Conduct end-of-day safety checks.
- Support college maintenance team when required.
Hands-On Student Engagement
- Work with small groups of students in practical learning projects.
- Encourage responsibility and collaboration.
ABOUT YOU
You¿re a hands-on problem solver who values purpose, sustainability, and education. Strong physical stamina and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions essential.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Experience in gardening, horticulture, or urban agriculture.
- Skilled with tools and small-scale infrastructure.
- Experience with basic animal care (poultry, goats).
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong time management.
- Basic computer skills.
- Current Working with Children Check and driver¿s licence.
- Physical stamina for outdoor work.
Desirable
- School or youth-setting experience.
- Construction skills.
- Knowledge of sustainable practices.
WHY JOIN BUNDOORA SECONDARY COLLEGE?
BSC is at the forefront of reimagining secondary education to include:
- Hands-on learning in agriculture and sustainability.
- Community partnerships with Banyule City Council and Local Food Connect.
- Commitment to food security and youth pathways.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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