Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1551452
College Profile
Copperfield College is a large, multi-campus secondary school located in Melbourne's north-west. The College comprises two junior campuses (Years 7¿10) in Kings Park and Sydenham, and a senior campus (Years 11¿12) in Delahey. We serve approximately 2,000 students and are supported by 150 EFT teaching staff, 70 EFT Education Support staff, and seven Principal Class personnel. The College has a Student Family Occupation and Education (SFOE) index of 0.65, reflecting a significant level of social disadvantage within our community.
Copperfield College is highly culturally diverse, with approximately 40 per cent of students from a language background other than English. Despite the challenges associated with this context, the College performs at or above expectations when compared with schools of a similar profile, particularly in VCE outcomes.
The College¿s mission ¿to empower every student to aspire and achieve¿ is central to our work and underpins the Copperfield College Strategic Plan. This plan, together with the 2026 Annual Implementation Plan and the 2025 Annual Report, is available on our website:
www.copperfieldcollege.vic.edu.au
Our strategic direction focuses on delivering consistently high-quality teaching and learning through a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum, with a strong emphasis on reducing in-school variation. Building the capacity of all teachers to collaborate effectively within Professional Learning Communities is a key priority, enabling the delivery of differentiated and responsive learning for every student. Improving literacy, numeracy, and student wellbeing remains a core focus across the College.
Copperfield College is a significant provider of VET in Schools and a key member of the Brimbank VET Cluster. As the lead school of a Technical Trade Centre, we offer programs including VET Automotive, VET Electrotechnology, and a range of other vocational pathways. The College also places strong emphasis on co-curricular programs and student leadership opportunities.
The College sustains a stable International Student Program, with 40 international students currently enrolled. English as an Additional Language (EAL) is delivered across all campuses, including a Multicultural Education Aide (MEA) support staff, alongside two Languages Other Than English (LOTE), one of which is supported by a longstanding sister-school partnership of more than 27 years with Fuji Junior High School in Japan. The College also offers an Excelling Program (SEAL) for students performing above, ensuring that high academic students¿ needs are appropriately met. An Excellence in Sports Program (Basketball) is running working together with Keilor Thunder Basketball.
Positions advertised at Copperfield College are not campus specific. Staff are deployed according to student learning needs, with opportunities to move campus on an annual basis.
Copperfield College is recognised as a leading public education provider, characterised by high expectations, academic rigour, strong outcomes, and a culture of continuous improvement.
School Vision & Mission
Inclusive and Supportive Environment
A safe, inclusive, and empowering learning community where every student is valued and supported.
Personalised and Future-Focused Learning
Evidence-based, differentiated teaching that unlocks individual potential and prepares students for diverse post-school pathways.
Holistic Development
A rich and balanced curriculum offering strong academic, vocational, creative, and co-curricular opportunities that build character, confidence, and lifelong skills.
Community Partnerships and Shared Purpose
Strong collaboration with families, industry, and tertiary partners under the banner 'One College, Three Sites, One Family', working together to shape futures and empower all students to aspire and achieve.
Values
At Copperfield College, we value:
Respect 'Valuing every individual's identity, voice, and experience, and fostering a culture of trust, empathy, and understanding.
Responsibility ' Acting with integrity, making informed choices, and contributing positively as active and caring citizens.
Relationships 'Building inclusive, collaborative, and supportive relationships that enhance belonging, wellbeing, and shared growth.
Excellence ' Maintaining high expectations and a commitment to continuous improvement, enabling every student to reach their full potential.
Copperfield College is fully committed to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students.
CRITERIA
1. Provide evidence of any relevant experience that demonstrates your capacity to carry out this position successfully.
2. Provide evidence of your interpersonal and communication skills and your experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with colleagues and the broader school community.
3.Describe your knowledge and skills, and capacity to learn various school IT systems, for example Cases21 enrolments, Accounts Receivable, Compass, and Microsoft Office. Demonstrate your ability to take instructions and to adhere to deadlines.
4.Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth.
ROLE
Perform and/or supervise tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy.
Accountability for managing the day-to-day operation of a school office with colleagues and under the direction of the Business Manager and/or Office manager.
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Delivery of administrative services within the College. Responsibilities are shared between the team at each campus.
Determine and manage work priorities within the Administration team, in consultation with the Office Manager.
Work cohesively with the admin team at your campus and with the further admin team across the college.
In consultation with the College administration team led by the Business Manager, Finance Manager and Office Manager, assist with the development and implementation of strategies to ensure effective administration procedures.
Daily operation of the school's database CASES21, including student enrolments/exits, accounts receivable and COMPASS (on-line parent portal), with an emphasis on accuracy.
Assist with requisitioning, purchasing, and issuing of stationery and equipment for the administration area.
Manage a busy client reception which includes front counter and telephone.
Complete photocopying requests from teachers (i.e. exams).
Administer First Aid to students, including management of anaphylaxis students.
Additional Skills and Attributes required:
- Knowledge of the operations of schools administration areas and the procedures and guidelines that operate within the areas.
- Ability to follow established procedures and guidelines under supervision, such as CASES21 and COMPASS daily transactions and processes.
- Sound knowledge and experience working with computerised records systems is essential. Ability to prepare documentation using several software programs is necessary. This would include manipulation of data and preparation of basic reports.
- First Aid Level 2 and Anaphylaxis preferred but not essential as training will be available
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