Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Gippsland - Latrobe
Reference: 1509720
SC1: Demonstrated understanding of early childhood development and the ways young children learn.
SC2: Demonstrated experience supporting children with diverse learning, behavioural or developmental needs.
SC3: Demonstrated ability to implement teacher directed learning programs and routines.
SC4: Strong communication and interpersonal skills that build positive relationships with children, families and staff.
SC5: Demonstrated capacity to contribute to a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.
SC6: A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Attendance is required for 5 days per week.
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 employees position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
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
Morwell Park Primary School is home to approximately 350 students and is located in the heart of the Latrobe Valley. Our school operates with seven flexible year-level learning teams, with all teachers working collaboratively to deliver high-quality education. We have an SFO (Student Family Occupation) density of 0.82, reflecting the diverse social and economic backgrounds of our community.
Our attractive school grounds have recently undergone significant upgrades. Alongside our BER (Building the Education Revolution) facility, we now enjoy a fully refurbished campus, including a purpose-built Early Learning Centre.
We are proud to be affiliated with Our Place, an organisation that works closely with our school to support our community. Our dedicated staff foster a strong culture of teamwork, inclusion, and respect. We are also fortunate to have highly engaged and supportive parent groups, including our School Council and Parent Association.
Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we have numerous programs in place to provide targeted support for every learner.
Our school values underpin all that we do and guide our daily interactions and decisions:
Be Kind ¿ We are respectful, empathetic, caring, and work together as a safe team.
Be Gritty ¿ We are brave, resilient, passionate, and determined.
Be Focused ¿ We are creative, collaborative, motivated, and curious learners.
Morwell Park Primary School is a stimulating, supportive, and rewarding place to learn and work, where diversity is embraced, and every student is encouraged to thrive.