Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1521193
SC1 Demonstrated ability to work independently within DET guidelines, coordinate priorities, and support others to meet timelines and process requirements.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a range of staff, build effective working relationships, and contribute positively to team outcomes.
SC3 Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills, including producing accurate documentation and communicating confidently with staff and leaders.
SC4 Demonstrated technical knowledge and systems capability relevant to the role (CASES21 and XUNO), with the ability to troubleshoot issues and maintain accurate records and data.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to provide clear advice and practical support to leadership and staff, including interpreting procedures and escalating complex matters appropriately.
SC6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning, continuous improvement, and sharing knowledge to strengthen team practices.
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.
Administration duties to support the leadership team as required
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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Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
At Auburn South Primary School, we develop a positive sense of identity within a community that encourages individuals to flourish as inquirers, creative thinkers and globally responsible citizens. Whilst Auburn South Primary School is proud of its students¿ high levels of academic achievement, it is our focus on developing the `whole child¿; academic, social, emotional and physical that allows our students to truly thrive. Students are encouraged to be creative, inquisitive and committed to achieving their personal and academic goals. They are empowered to make choices that impact learning and relationships in a positive way.
As an authorised International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) school we ensure that all students can identify their strengths, experience personal and academic growth, be challenged in their learning, and reach their potential. This commitment to the philosophy of the IB PYP also ensures that our students develop the skills, knowledge and attributes required to become an internationally minded citizen. Innovative programs like the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program support this philosophy and build upon our already high levels of student engagement and connectedness to school.
The focus of our current Strategic Plan plan is to build on existing high levels of student achievement by further improving student growth and engagement outcomes in literacy numeracy through a concept driven, inquiry pedagogy. With a strong overall focus on `whole school¿ wellbeing, the school has continued to develop and implement its Visible Wellbeing approach to improving student wellbeing and academic performance. The school has successfully implemented a Professional Learning Communities approach to further whole-community engagement in deep-learning within transdisciplinary units of inquiry and across the disciplines.
The school¿s enrolments have stabilised in line with the local demographic, currently catering for 574 students. There are three Principal class members, 41 teachers and 18 Education Support Staff (administration, school nurse, library and integration).