Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1489365
The Wirrigirri Ethos
Wirrigirri, pronounced werry-jerry, derived from the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people, signifies messenger. Historically, the Wirrigirri was a key figure who conveyed important messages and invitations between Aboriginal groups, often carrying a message stick. This role symbolises communication and connection, embodying our school¿s core values of Respect, Curiosity, and Collaboration.
Just as the Wirrigirri facilitated communication and understanding between different groups, Wirrigirri Primary School aims to foster a community where these values are central to everything we do.
The Wirrigirri ethos is woven into the fabric of our school, inspiring open communication, fostering deep connections and collaboration, and promoting respectful exchange among students, staff, families, and the wider community.
About Our School
Wirrigirri Primary School is a new state school in Wollert, Victoria, that opened in 2025, serving one of Melbourne¿s fastest-growing communities. As a new school, we have the unique opportunity to shape our culture, learning environments, and practices from the ground up, ensuring they reflect our vision, values, and the needs of our students and families.
Vision and Mission
At Wirrigirri Primary School, our vision is to empower each student to explore their potential, embrace their uniqueness, and excel in a creative and supportive community.
Our mission is to provide a dynamic educational experience founded on respect, curiosity, and collaboration. We strive to uphold the highest standards in teaching and learning, promoting an innovative culture where students and staff alike are prepared to lead and succeed in a constantly evolving world. Together, we are committed to developing learners who are not only achievers but also thoughtful and responsible citizens.
Learning at Wirrigirri
Learning is powerful when students are actively involved, curious, questioning, and connecting their learning to real-world experiences. We believe every child is capable, curious, and full of potential. Our learning culture encourages safe risk-taking, collaboration, and purposeful engagement.
At the centre of our approach is our Learning Community model. Students belong to Kin Groups, led by a dedicated Kin Teacher who acts as their mentor, advocate, and primary point of connection. Flexible learning spaces, our shared Zones and Pods, support small group work, individual exploration, and collaborative projects, ensuring learning is responsive to student needs.
Our approach balances explicit teaching in literacy and numeracy with rich opportunities for experiential learning through play, projects, investigations, and real-world problem solving. This builds essential skills alongside critical thinking, creativity, and personal responsibility.
We place a strong emphasis on student agency, encouraging learners to set goals, reflect on their progress, and take ownership of their learning journey. This develops confident, capable learners prepared for the future.
Join Our Team
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Inclusion and Support staff member to join our dynamic and innovative team at Wirrigirri Primary School. In this role, you will work closely with students, Kin Teachers, and our wellbeing and inclusion team to build strong relationships, support social and emotional wellbeing, and strengthen student engagement in learning and school life.
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.
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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.
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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