Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1497627
Ngurraga School will open in Term 1, 2026 as a purpose-built, inclusive learning environment dedicated to supporting students with mild to profound intellectual disabilities. Our vision is to create an innovative, inclusive and nurturing environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential. This commitment is reflected in our school motto: ¿Learning with purpose, growing through connection.¿
Our core values are respect, growth and teamwork, and these values shape everything we do. They underpin our mission to equip every student with the tools, support and opportunities to thrive¿academically, socially and emotionally.
We are building a collaborative and innovative school culture grounded in inclusive practices, strong professional learning communities, and a shared commitment to excellence in everything we do.
We are seeking an organised, professional and proactive Administration Assistant to join our founding team. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to contribute to the establishment of a new specialist school from day one and play a key role in creating efficient, welcoming and student-focused administrative systems.
As an Administration Assistant at Ngurraga School, you will:
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the systems, culture and community of a new specialist school where every student is truly known, valued and supported to thrive.
Join us on this exciting journey to create a connected, inclusive and aspirational school community.
SC1. Demonstrated capacity to perform a diverse range of administrative and front-of-house duties with initiative, flexibility and professionalism, while working within Departmental policies, frameworks and procedures.
SC2. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team, contributing to a supportive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
SC3. Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide clear, professional, and empathetic communication with staff, students, families and community members.
SC4. Demonstrated technical proficiency and experience using Department systems and administrative software, including CASES21, EduPay and AIMS.
SC5. Demonstrated capacity to provide accurate, timely and solutions-focused advice and administrative support to the Principal, leadership team and wider staff.
SC6. Commitment to ongoing professional learning, personal growth and continuous improvement, while supporting and uplifting the development of others.
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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