Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Barwon South West - Moyne
Reference: 1521700
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.
4 weeks annual leave attached to this position
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.
The responsibilities of this position will be:
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
4 weeks annual leave is attached to this position
Macarthur Primary is a small rural school located in South West Victoria, midway between Hamilton and Port Fairy. Our local community is located on the edge of the world heritage listed Budj Bim National Park, which is surrounded by farming land.
In 2025 the school consisted of a teaching principal with a 0.2 EFT teaching load, 2 classroom teachers, a 0.6 Business Manager, and a 0.2 Educational Support Staff. The school had a teaching structure of two classrooms of P-2 and 3-6, as well as staff taking up to five literacy groups for the morning sessions to place students at point of need with their learning.
Additional classes were a 0.2 Music Specialist and a visiting MARC Van teacher. Specialist classes in Phys Ed, Art, LOTE (AUSLAN) and Wellbeing were provided by classroom teachers with expertise in these areas.
Macarthur Primary School's vision is to provide an engaging and caring learning environment that meets the individual needs of each student. An environment that promotes personal growth and positive relationships. Our goal is to have every student leave kind, connected and passionate about learning. The development of this environment and school culture is supported by our three core values:
¿Respect ¿ for self, for others and the environment
¿Connect ¿ with each other, the school and community as well as connections in learning
¿Learn ¿ a focus on students developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes to learn and get along with others.
In 2025 the school had a total student enrolment of 22 students. 9 percent of students have English as an Additional Language, with families relocating to Macarthur from the Philippines to work on local dairy farms. No students enrolled at Macarthur Primary School in 2025 identified as Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islanders.
Our school's socio economic band value which takes into account parent occupations and education is High, representing a high level of socio-educational disadvantage.