Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1543292
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.
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.
Responsibilities may include:
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
Please ensure that your application includes:
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.
This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.
Sunshine North Primary School was established in 1956 and is located in North Sunshine in the City of Brimbank, approximately ten kilometres west of Melbourne. In 2026, school enrolment is approximately 240 students. The school buildings have undergone two major upgrades /refurbishments in the past 10 years. The school is now housed in one building with two wings incorporating fourteen classrooms, which are supported by a well-resourced Library/Resource Room, Performing Arts Room, Language Enrichment Centre (Rainbow Room), Spanish / LOTE room, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen room, Special Needs room, Visual Arts room and numerous withdrawal areas.
We have a large hall / gymnasium which is used for Physical Education and provides an excellent venue for whole school community use.
Sunshine North Primary School enjoys a very positive and supportive environment in which children are encouraged to reach their full potential by teachers and non- teaching staff, in partnership with parents. The tone of the school makes it a very effective school environment for each child¿s academic, physical, and emotional development.
At Sunshine North Primary School we strive to inspire a learning community that will enjoy a productive, rewarding and fulfilling life, whilst contributing to their local, national, and global communities. We support our vision by producing high-quality education programs for our school community based on our school values of Collaborate, Connect, Excellence and Resilience.
We have high expectations of all students can learn given time, support, and resources. We want students to be intrinsic learners and develop attitudes and skills to be self-motivated, responsible, active, and lifelong learners. We instil in our students the belief that they can make a difference. We believe that students should have an active role in the determination of their learning. Students participate in decision making processes with the school community.
Teachers deliver a program based on an explicit instructional model which scaffolds learning for students. Lessons have a specific class focus leading to whole class, mixed ability or like group activities followed by share time discussion. We have refined our philosophy and practices to ensure the effective monitoring and assessment of student learning directs and informs our teaching. Teachers are expected to be reflective on whole school and class data and base lessons accordingly.
We embrace contemporary educational practices and ensure our staff is provided with a variety of professional development opportunities, with a special emphasis on continuous educational journeys which leads to student improvement
We have a robust Program for Students with Disabilities with approximately 20 students on the program being identified with special needs. We support these students with a Special Needs Coordinator and numerous Education Support Officers as part of the program.