Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Other
Location: Grampians
Reference: 1509748
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.
Time fraction 2.5 days per week ¿ estimated average over the year.
Accompany students and staff on excursions (day/over night) as required
Some flexibility in hours/days of on site work
Some work at home options available as suitable
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.
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
Education Support
School Transport/Bus and Sports Co-ordinator
General Statement
The core business of the Sports Coordinator is to support the effective delivery of a dynamic and engaging sport program to the entire school through teamwork, staff support and development to showcase student achievement. The role consists of managing all aspects of intra and interschool sports.
The Buses & Transport Coordinator has the responsibility of supporting the travel arrangements of students to and from school and liaising with all relevant stakeholders.
Specification of Duties - Sport
Intra House Sport Duties Include: organise and coordinate the swimming, athletics (including trials) and cross country intra school events. This will include the following for each event: set date and venue; distribute dates to all staff; book venue; organise set up and pack up; allocate staff duties; organise catering; work with captains to generate house teams; run/organise house meeting when needed; data entry of teams; create and print programs; put out relevant information on newsletter and Xuno; invite relevant people to present trophies; organise engraving of trophies, pictures and reports for newsletter/newspaper/school magazine/social media.
The duties below will also need to be completed for division, region and/or state level competitions for athletics, swimming and athletics.
Inter School Sport Duties.
Organise and coordinate all inter school sports teams. This will include:
Distribute dates to staff, team selection; coaching and umpiring or coordination of; liaising with office ¿ costings, paperwork, creation of permission forms; organise transport; completing risk management requirements and other DET obligations; organising uniforms; equipment, first aid, etc.; organising appropriate supervision, including escorting students to events; complete reports to publicise.
Specification of Duties ¿ Transport and Buses
To be responsible for:
Providing a child safe environment in accordance with the child safe standards.
Other duties:
Warracknabeal Secondary College is a rural government school based in the prosperous country town in the heart of Victoria¿s wheat belt in the Wimmera-Mallee region. Due to the closest secondary college being at least 40 kilometres away, Warracknabeal Secondary College services an extensive rural community in the Yarriambiack Shire. Warracknabeal has approximately 2,500 residents, which is situated 60 kilometres north of Horsham (population of approximately 20,000). Warracknabeal is situated on the Henty Highway, by the gum-lined banks of the Yarriambiack Creek. The town¿s name derives from an Aboriginal expression relating to the large red gums along the creek. It is approximately a four-hour drive from Melbourne.
Our vision is to build a learning community, based on respect, where we are able to fulfil potential in a safe, engaging and supportive environment. We reinforce our values of Respect, Resilience and Excellence within the School Wide Positive Behaviour framework and reward students with Young Achiever Awards for displaying these values. Our close knit community creates a strong supportive structure for learning and well being for all. We fully understand and accept individual differences, but have created a culture of high expectations.
In 2025, there are approximately 175 fulltime students enrolled. Most of our students live in town with approximately 30% arriving by bus across five bus routes. There is a strong sporting culture in the school with many students and staff playing at local clubs. Some of the sports offered in Warracknabeal include: Football, Netball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Tennis, Cricket, Golf, Table Tennis and Swimming.
There are currently 24 EFT (Effective Full Time) teachers, which includes the Principal, Assistant Principal and three Leading Teachers supported by 9 Education Support Staff. We have a number of staff who are local to Warracknabeal or the greater region.
Warracknabeal Secondary College has a strong commitment to consistent teaching and learning practices based on HITS and the Victorian Teaching and Learning model. Warracknabeal Secondary College¿s 3 E Instructional model was implemented in 2020. We use data to inform our decisions, both at a strategic level and at a classroom level. The school has clear expectations of student behaviour, creating a calm learning environment in classes.
ICT is embedded through the curriculum, as the school has a BYOD (bring your own device). We extensively use Xuno for sharing of information, communicating with and providing feedback to students and parents, as well as submitting work.
We are committed to a rigorous and diverse curriculum for those with academic and/or practical pathways. Year 7-10 is based on the Victorian Curriculum. English, Mathematics and Health and Physical Education are core subjects. Students also have the opportunity to modify their timetable to support their individual pathway. Our Year 9 and 10 students have the opportunity to select from a range of elective blocks to prepare them for VCE/VM pathways. Students also have the opportunity to participate in a Music and Languages (Japanese) through to Year 10.
In the senior years we are committed to providing as many opportunities for our students as possible. We provide a broad range of VCE subjects. We usually have small Year 12 classes and we support students if they need to eb enrolled in virtual classes or subjects by Distance Education.
For students following a practical pathway, we have a rigorous VM/VPC (Vocational Major/Victorian Pathways Certificate) program with strong links with the local community for work placements. VET (Vocational Education & Training) is operated out of Horsham, which provides many opportunities to prepare for the workforce.
Our college has relocate to our newly built site at the commencement of Term 2 2023. We now share the site and facilities with the Primary School and the Special Developmental School and have the local Kindergarten as a neighbour. The new school provides our staff and students access to state-of-the-art educational facilities, and more importantly a most supportive team of staff.