Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1499958
SC1 Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students.
SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of CASES21, Compass, Google Docs and Microsoft Applications as relevant to the position.
SC4 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including staff, students and parents.
SC5 A commitment to professional learning and growth.
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
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.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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 [email protected]
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.
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
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
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Point Cook P-9 College was re-located in 2010 to its current site in Point Cook. The College was built under the Private Public Partnership model and has many unique features including state of the art teaching and learning spaces designed in collaboration with Dr Julia Atkin. Our state of the art facility provides the very best in contemporary educational design and promotes active student-centred learning through the creation of adaptable, functional spaces. Our buildings consist of general learning and teaching areas, a Learning Resource Centre/Library, full size indoor gymnasium/basketball court, performing arts/music room, spaces for food technology, design, arts, STEM/technology centre, its very own wetlands, an environmental science room, a Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden and a community space managed by the YMCA. The College is in partnership with the YMCA for the provision of childcare facilities. Under the PPP model, the College has been financed, designed and constructed by the private sector to high contractual standards over 25 years, allowing Principals and teachers to focus on student learning, rather than asset management.
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Point Cook P-9 College is proud to offer a learning environment that is reflective of 21st century design and is committed to providing our students with innovative teaching approaches. Our staff are caring, passionate people who are committed to providing the best education for all our students. Our aim is to ensure we cater for not only the students academic success but also their wellbeing.
Teams of educators work together to plan and teach a comprehensive curriculum and to provide rich learning environments for all students. Our programs are supported by contemporary resources and the latest research on teaching and learning. Our College provides access to an education that is seamless from Prep right through to Year 9.
The curriculum and teaching strategies encourage our students to have high expectations of themselves. The curriculum at our College is developed using an inquiry approach, where students are encouraged to take an active role in investigating and responding to areas of personal interest. All staff provide explicit teaching of new concepts. The Victorian Curriculum forms a basis for teacher planning and curriculum implementation. A range of extra-curricular opportunities are offered to students, from languages, clubs and sporting activities. The Student Leadership program at Point Cook P-9 College provides students from all year levels with leadership training and skill developments, and there are many opportunities to experience positions of responsibility. Our students relish the opportunity to make decisions, take on responsibility and have an input into the direction of the College. Our specialised engagement programs in Years 7-9 have continued to gain momentum. In 2021 we implemented our first The High Achievers Program (HAP) for year 7s. This program has continued to grow and is very popular within the colleges community. In 2022 the college implemented its first Athletic Development Program (ADP). In 2025 the college implemented our first Creative Arts Program (CAP) for a Year 7 class. We will continue to grow this program into future year levels. We have found the behaviour and engagement levels of students has increased significantly due to these types of programs.
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