Storeperson -TAS Faculty
Hunter Valley Grammar School
Maitland
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
Job overview
Hunter Valley Grammar School is one of the leading independent and co-educational schools in NSW and Australia.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed storeperson to join our team.
The Position
Reporting to the Head of TAS the main requirement for the position is to present the facility in an immaculate manner for the students and teachers. These rooms consist of woodwork, metalwork, engineering, textiles and food technology, all complimented by state-of-the-art equipment.
This is a part-time position, 25 hours per week for approximately 39 weeks per year, during school term times.
Criteria for selection
You will ideally have a trade background or show a proven practical aptitude and ability and be confident in working with machinery and have worked within environments that have required you to use and keep updated robust WHS systems.
The following criteria will be applied when determining the most suitable applicant:
- Providing an area compliant from a WH&S perspective for all students and staff;
- Working in conjunction with others to ensure WHS policy and procedures are updated and adhered to;
- Maintaining the Inventory and Maintenance records registers and materials storage areas;
- Scheduling and prioritising special projects that would be transferable to a learning environment;
- Design, measure, cut and construct projects using a variety of materials which has required skills in wood work and welding;
- Effectively managing your time whilst showing flexibility to help support teachers’ requirements;
- Navigating computer programmes with confidence and a willingness to use relevant software programs;
- Quality references from current/previous employers testifying to your capacity to do the job; and
- A medium rigid license would be a significant advantage. If not, then a medium rigid license would need to be obtained prior to commencement in the role.
If you have an exceptional eye for detail and are looking to work 25 hours a week, during term time only, and take pride in making a difference, then we would love to hear from you.
Further information
Applicants are encouraged to visit the School website at www.hvgs.nsw.edu.au and to consider thoughtfully the ethos and values of the School.
Download a full position description: Click here
How to apply
Suitable applicants should apply by submitting a resume with covering letter addressed to –
The Principal
TAS Application
Hunter Valley Grammar School
PO Box 458
East Maitland NSW 2323
Or by email as a PDF attachment to Mrs Ana Stratton, strattona@hvgs.nsw.edu.au
Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Head of TAS, Mr Owen Redhead by email to redheado@hvgs.nsw.edu.au or by contacting the School on 4934 2444.
Applications close at 1pm on Friday 31 May.
HVGS is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Visit our website at hvgs.nsw.edu.au
About Hunter Valley Grammar School
- Hunter Valley Grammar School
- Norfolk Street, PO Box 458, Ashtonfield
- New South Wales
- 2323
- Australia
Hunter Valley Grammar School is a vibrant non-selective, non-denominational, independent day school, for boys and girls from Preschool - Year 12. Located in the beautiful Hunter Valley, New South Wales we strive for academic excellence within a caring and values-laden learning environment.
The overall Preschool to Year 12 nature of our School has resulted in a warm, family-style atmosphere, and provides a smooth transition between infants, primary and high school. We are a World School, delivering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Career-related Programme.
Principal
Ms Rebecca Butterworth
Facilities
Hunter Valley Grammar School is situated on 13 hectares of lush landscaped grounds. Facilities include a brand Early Learning Centre, Music and Senior School Centre with Drama Studio, Visual Arts Centre, Library, the Cameron Centre - a multipurpose indoor sports centre and an on-site agriculture plot.
Sporting facilities include a gym, cricket/softball field, rugby/athletics oval, netball/basketball/tennis courts, cricket nets, and a soccer field.
The school runs a full working farm located 5 minutes form the main campus and a state of the art rowing complex on the Hunter River. In 2018 a new Technical and Applied Studies facility was opened and in 2019 a new school Cafeteria will be completed.
Curriculum
The school's Early Learning Centre offers a play-based programme within the Junior School structure. Years K-6 integrates the IB PYP with the NSW Curriculum, and includes co-curricular opportunities such as chess, sports, craft, martial arts, and music. The school is currently moving towards IB Middle Year Programme authorisation. Year 12 completes the Higher School Certificate. Senior School co-curricular activities include LEO Club, Chess Club, Debating, Music Lessons, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Duke of Edinburgh, Masterminds, Overseas Tours, and Sport.
School ethos
Hunter Valley Grammar School is dedicated to instilling life-long values. These values are responsibility, integrity, respect, citizenship, courage, compassion, optimism, and gratitude.
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