Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference:
Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria ¿ Groundskeeper / Maintenance Person
SC1 ¿ Operational Leadership and Work Coordination
Demonstrated capacity to perform maintenance and grounds duties in line with established Department and school guidelines, policies and frameworks. Demonstrated ability to coordinate, guide and support others in relation to specific work functions, including prioritising tasks and ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.
SC2 ¿ Buildings, Grounds and Risk Management
Demonstrated ability to independently maintain school buildings, grounds and other facilities, including planning and undertaking routine repairs, maintenance and grounds works. Proven capacity to implement Occupational Health and Safety requirements, identify hazards, manage risk and ensure a safe working environment within a school setting.
SC3 ¿ Advanced Technical Knowledge and Problem Solving
Demonstrated advanced technical knowledge and practical expertise relevant to the role, including the safe and competent use of tools, machinery and equipment associated with building maintenance and grounds work. Demonstrated ability to diagnose issues, apply problem-solving skills and determine appropriate courses of action, including escalation to licensed trades where required.
SC4 ¿ Stakeholder Engagement and Contractor Coordination
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including school leadership, staff, contractors, Department representatives and members of the school community. Proven capacity to coordinate contractors and external providers to ensure timely, compliant and effective completion of works.
SC5 ¿ Planning, Organisation and Administrative Accountability
Proven organisational and time management skills, with the ability to independently plan, prioritise and manage competing maintenance demands. Demonstrated capacity to maintain accurate records, manage work orders, support procurement within Department guidelines and deliver high-quality outcomes in a dynamic school environment.
Role
Role
The attendance for this Groundskeeper / Maintenance Person role requires the successful applicant to:
* work from 9:00am - 3:30pm five (5) days per week **Although this can be negotiated
* be available to work during some term holidays. In such cases, the successful applicant will be paid extra via an ad hoc leave purchase allowance.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will assist with daily tasks, including but not limited to:
Grounds
* Maintaining all grass areas including mowing (all lawn except the oval), trimming and edging.
* Revegetating/replanting lawn areas.
* Controlling weeds including a spraying program.
* Maintaining all existing garden beds including edging, weeding, pruning, planting, mulching and watering.
* Establishing new garden beds as directed and performing minor landscaping of the grounds
* Checking external student seating and play equipment to ensure they are sound
* Clearing drains, spouting, gutters and downpipes as required
* Locking and unlocking of the school buildings and gates as required
* Pressure cleaning building and paved areas as required
* Weekly inspections of grounds for defects, trip hazards and graffiti
* Maintaining all grounds equipment in a satisfactory, safe and workable condition.
* Clearing grounds of litter and empty yard rubbish bins as required
Maintenance
* Performing minor repairs as directed for example;
* minor electrical (light globe replacement)
* minor plastering and / or painting tasks
* repairing of furniture and equipment e.g. table tops, lockers.
* Identifying and reporting the need for repairs / replacement
* Assisting with set up/pack up of functions eg: BBQs, sports days, information evenings
* Moving of furniture, deliveries and equipment as required
Skills
* Performing other duties as directed by the Principal Team
* Ability to work safely and effectively within OH&S guidelines
* Capacity to build positive and respectful relationships with staff, students, and parents
* Commitment to high-quality workmanship and attention to detail
* Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
* Ability to work independently without direct supervision
* Capacity to follow direction and complete requests from the Principal Team
* Willingness to learn and adapt to new skills and tasks
Note: Some tasks will be outsourced to other service providers and will need to be overseen by the Groundskeeper / Maintenance Person.
Who May Apply
The ideal candidate would:
* be an experienced handyman/gardener
* positively impact the culture of the school, by engaging well with all stakeholders (students, staff, families)
* work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
Transferrable skills will be considered, and relevant professional development will be provided to the successful applicant if required.
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
Other Relevant Information
* A current driver's licence is mandatory, and a capacity to access private transport with approved comprehensive insurance cover.
* Successful applicants are subject to a satisfactory criminal record check prior to employment. New DE employees are required to meet the cost of the criminal record check.
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
Location Profile
Springvale Rise Primary School is a dual-campus government sector school located in the South-Eastern Victoria Region, approximately twenty-five (25) kilometres from Melbourne's city centre. The Heights Campus is positioned in a well-established residential area and features a brand new Administration Block and Community Hub, two modern open-plan learning centres, a synthetic basketball court, state-of-the-art playground equipment, large grassed playing fields and a kindergarten (which operates in partnership with the City of Greater Dandenong and BestChance). Approximately two (2) kilometres south, the Springvale Campus is located in central Springvale and bordered by both residential and commercial zones. The original, red brick schoolhouse now accommodates the administration offices, whilst the refurbished classrooms, synthetic oval and inviting play areas all contribute to a learning environment of which the whole community is proud.
Springvale Rise Primary School aspires to create an inclusive and respectful learning community that nurtures, supports, inspires and challenges all members of the school community to achieve and celebrate their personal best within a culture of collaboration, shared responsibility and high expectations. Three characteristics that underpin this vision are: our students being at the centre of the school's curriculum planning, and learning and teaching models with a focus on the whole child; student and adult learning that is supported through a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility; and high expectations. "Two Campuses : One School".
At Springvale Rise Primary School our core values are:
* Collaboration - Working together to create something new and with a common goal in mind.
* Excellence - Empowering all members of the school community to achieve and celebrate their personal best within a culture of high expectations.
* Resilience - Bouncing back from difficulties or disappointments. Accepting challenges, trying hard and not giving up easily.
* Respect - Caring for, understanding, accepting and appreciating others and ourselves. Looking after our environment. Honesty, integrity and consideration. Celebrating diversity - diversity of cultural background, diversity of religion, diversity of thinking.
In 2026, the school consists of twenty one (21) home-groups; eleven (11) on the Heights Campus and ten (10) on the Springvale Campus - and offers specialist programs in Visual Arts, Physical Education, LOTE (Vietnamese) and Environmental Science / Sustainability (Kitchen Garden). The school also prioritises social and emotional learning across all year levels and is held in very high regard for its whole school approach to student wellbeing.
The Springvale Rise Primary School Community Hub, which was established in 2014 in partnership with Community Hubs Australia and the Scanlon Foundation, continues to engage with families in our community. Weekly Hub programs currently include playgroups, English Classes, along with a Women's Friendship Group, a Women's Wellbeing Group and Citizenships Classes.
At the beginning of 2026, the school expects an official total enrolment of 448 students; with the level of disadvantage remaining high with our SFOE index at 0.65. Approximately 80% of our students are from a non-English speaking background and around thirty-five different languages are spoken by families in our community.
Other Information
Note: Applications must include:
1. A cover sheet providing contact information including home address, email and phone number as well as the phone number of the work address at which the you can be contacted.
2. A CV with a summary of experience and qualifications.
3. Specific Key Selection Criteria response
4. The names, email addresses and contact details for a minimum of two referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria.
For ease of handling by the school, all documents (cover letter, CV and key selection criteria responses) can be saved as one pdf and uploaded to Recruitment OnLine. Please also ensure that your name is included in the header of the document.
Applications close Saturday 14 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
15 January 2026