Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
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Location Profile
Gaayip-Yagila Primary School is located in the Merrifield Estate, Mickleham and is a dynamic and thriving education setting dedicated to providing high-quality education. Our school is recognised for its inclusive and supportive learning environment, where academic excellence is fostered alongside personal growth and wellbeing.
Our purpose-built, state-of-the-art educational facility is designed to meet the needs of modern learners. The campus features flexible, and adaptive learning spaces, as well as specialist facilities for Auslan, food technology, library, science, and visual arts. The Sports and Arts Centre boasts a full-size competition court and performing arts space, providing outstanding opportunities for student learning and engagement.
Our recent capital works program was completed, delivering 12 additional classrooms and specialist learning areas. The school now has a permanent capacity for 850 students, with relocatable classrooms currently supporting enrolments beyond this.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
At Gaayip-Yagila Primary School, our teaching and learning model is grounded in explicit instruction, supported by the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0) and high-impact teaching strategies. We deliver a structured, evidence-based approach that ensures clarity, consistency, and strong student engagement.
In Mathematics, we have embedded explicit teaching to strengthen student learning outcomes, while in Reading, we implement Little Learners Love Literacy (LLLL) in the early years and build comprehension and critical thinking skills in Years 3-6.
Our school is achieving strong academic growth, with six learning areas now at or above state level. Attitudes to School Survey (AtoSS) data also reflects high levels of student engagement, safety, and connectedness.
We are proud of our diverse community, including a high proportion of EAL learners, and we work closely with families to ensure every student feels safe, valued, and successful. Inclusive programs, including our Koorie group, celebrate culture and strengthen community connections.
VISION
Gaayip-Yagila Primary Schools commitment to excellence will empower students to become connected, engaged and collaborative learners. Students will participate in high quality teaching throughout every lesson, taking an active role in identifying their learning needs and co-constructing experiences aimed at their point of need. They will thrive academically, socially and emotionally and value diversity through showing respect for self, others and the community (locally and globally).
SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
At Gaayip-Yagila Primary School we have four key focuses:
We strive for excellence
We exhibit personal, team and school pride, believe in ourselves and others and always do our personal best
We collaborate
We share ideas, listen with open minds and work together to help each other succeed
We are respectful
We value and celebrate diversity and respect the safety and learning of everyone in our communityWe are kindWe are kind to ourselves, others and the environment
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating a maintenance and grounds function.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.
SC3 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.
SC6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role
This position will require attendance during school holiday periods
Gaayip-Yagila Primary School require a multi-skilled individual who can attend to a range of maintenance and
gardening tasks across our school. The maintenance and improvement of our infrastructure is a priority and we
require a dedicated, hard working individual to join our team. Skills/Qualifications in one or more trades is highly
desirable, but not essential.
Performs and/or supervises tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school
policy. This may include the supervision and coordination of other education support class staff within the work area
or educational program. Supervision and coordination would be limited to ensuring routine tasks are performed to
required standards. Input into identifying training needs and development of education support class staff within the
work area or educational program becomes an important feature at range 2.
Specialised support to achieve specific outcomes is a feature of range 2. Typically this will involve accountability for
a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the operation of a work area (e.g. managing the day
to day operation of a school office) under the direction of the principal or another senior manager.
Performs technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used
to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited
options. Routine technical support in libraries, science and information technology laboratories would be typical
examples.
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
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR GROUNDS/MAINTENANCE
* Perform various landscape and seasonal garden duties including gardening, blowing leaves, planting and
weeding.
* Coordinate the maintenance of school buildings and equipment, including gutter and roof cleaning, repairing
and maintaining school building fixtures and fittings
* Support minor project development on grounds and in buildings.
* Liaise and negotiate with service providers/contractors in respect to the cost and quality of services
* Move furniture and equipment
* Minor cleaning
* Check the school perimeters and playground equipment on a regular basis to ensure the grounds are safe.
* Keep storage facilities clean and tidy.
* Work as part of a team maintaining Occupational Health and Safety compliance including regular
* inspections and working with contractors and report Occupational Health and Safety Issues to leadership
and the Health and Safety Representative.
* Work with the school Principal, Business Manager, School Council Buildings and Grounds Sub Committee
to meet grounds and maintenance schedules and plans.
* Work independently with confidence and initiative, including prioritising workloads.
* Operate in a professional, courteous, efficient manner always respecting confidentiality for all school staff,
contractors, and students
* Undertake other related duties as requested by the Principal
* Current Working with Children's Check
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
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:
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:
Other Information
This position will require attendance during holiday breaks.
4 Weeks Annual Leave.
Time fraction, days and hours negotiable with successful applicant.
When submitting your application please ensure you upload it as one document (preferably PDF) that includes your cover letter (optional), response to selection criteria (SC) and resume/CV. Please ensure your response to each SC is no more than one page per criteria. Please save this file with your first and last name at the beginning of the file name you choose.
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
Applications close Monday 16 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
3 February 2026