Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1501740
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including 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 and other school staff in respect to the work area.
SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Submitting an Application
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If you are successful to be shortlisted, you will be contacted to arrange a date and time for an interview with a panel including the Principal.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Other Information
We are seeking a motivated individual for a part-time Administrative Assistant position. The successful applicant will be required to work between 8.30am and 4.00pm, contributing to the efficient operation of the office and supporting the broader team as needed.
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
Thomastown Primary School was founded in 1855 and is located in Melbourne's northern suburbs. It was the first school to be built in the Thomastown region and has since cemented itself in the core of Thomastown's multicultural heritage.
The school's vision is to prepare students to become active, thoughtful, and responsible citizens of the local and global community. Our mission is to embrace diversity so that all students are challenged to achieve their best. We believe that education is a partnership between teachers, families and the community. We work together, valuing effort, respect and responsibility.
Thomastown Primary School's objective is to provide a respectful learning environment. The school's commitment is to build trust, promote self-esteem and ignite passion, where every individual feels valued and respected, and richness of cultural and ethnic diversity is celebrated. Thomastown aims to empower students to build solid foundations for the future by participating in social, intellectual, sporting and cultural activities. This is presented through the school values - Respect, Responsibility, and Effort, which is displayed throughout the school to remind staff and students about the values they uphold during their time at Thomastown Primary School.
Thomastown Primary School allows students to succeed in their studies through a holistic learning environment that supports independent growth through modern and interactive learning. These learning environments allow students to excel in literacy and numeracy, while the schools specialist programs - Art, Library, Physical Education, STEM and Vietnamese allow students to express their creativity and become confident learners in the 21st century.