Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Hume - Alpine
Reference: 1500916
SC1
Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including data interpretation and entry, home school liaising with key people and working within the Outdoor School management system.
SC2
Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment both within Outdoor School and with the Home School .
SC3
Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills both within Outdoor School and with the Home School
SC4
Possess the technical knowledge, expertise & aptitude relevant to the position that enables effective use of both Outdoor Schools and the Education Departments management systems and provide support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
SC5
A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
[Attendance requirement for this position]
An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
A role at this range may include:
An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.
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
The position has an EFT of 0.4 (15.2 hours per week). This work is notionally applied to 2 days per week at full time. However, as a School we are open to spreading this time out over more days as it may improve workflow and provide a more flexible work environment. We will address this at the interview stage.
Applications must include a written response to all selection criteria. Please include Curriculum Vitae with relevant qualifications and training. Applicants are to submit the names and full contact details of at least three professional referees. The panel reserves the right to contact listed referees or other people as part of the selection process. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to the satisfaction of pre-employment conditions. Further information about our school is available from our website www.outdoorschool.vic.edu.au.
Outdoor School is a Victorian Department of Education residential outdoor school providing "Education for Sustainable Living". Our educative purpose is ¿to develop future ready young people¿. This position is based at our 15 Mile Creek Campus.