Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1479538
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to coordinate and support 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 high level written and oral communication skills and high level interpersonal skills, with an ability to relate effectively and sensitively with staff, students, parents, and the wider school community.
SC4 Possess the technical knowledge of software systems and expertise relevant to the position.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and staff in respect to human resources and school administration.
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 employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Human Resources
General Administration
Finance Support
Marketing / Publicity
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
Current Level 2 First Aid certificate and CPR training is desirable for this role.
Park Orchards Primary School was established in 1962 and set in Melbourne¿s outer east in a green environment surrounded by native vegetation and the remains of a pine plantation. The school is on the BARR (Bushfire at Risk Register). The area is well established, with substantial homes built on large blocks of land and extensive parklands.
The school¿s enrolment has remained between the 360 - 380 students over the past four years. The population has become culturally more diverse with families coming from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Teachers work in year level teams and an established model of junior and senior school supported professional learning and collaborative planning through teamwork. The Principal and Assistant Principal are responsible for the leadership of the school and are supported by Leading Teachers. Educational support and administrative staff compliment the work of the teachers and leadership. In 2024 the school operates with sixteen class groups and students are grouped in single and multi-age year levels.
The school facilities include the original two classroom wings with a free-standing library, a basketball stadium, an Arts Centre and one portable which accommodates two classrooms. The facilities provide for implementation of the curriculum and for many opportunities for after-hours activities. The basketball stadium is used both by the school and by the wider community; the school co-manages the facility with Manningham Council and Aligned Leisure. The Arts Centre contains an art room, music room, performance hall, kitchen and foyer. The Arts Centre is regularly used by a variety of community groups to conduct ballet, karate and yoga classes. The school also has a science room and two medium sized group-teaching areas, one in each classroom block. All classrooms have access to laptops, iPads and Interactive Whiteboards or LCD Smart TVs. The school grounds provide extensive play areas and gardens, which support active, imaginative and passive play. A hen house, vegetable garden and small orchard support the cooking program and sustainability focus of the school.
The school curriculum has an emphasis on developing each student¿s literacy and numeracy skills and personal and interpersonal learning, with student wellbeing underpinning all. The Victorian Curriculum is referenced when developing all teaching and learning programs and covers the dimensions of English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, The Arts (Visual and Performing), LOTE (Mandarin) and Health and Physical Education. Extra-curricular programs include interschool sport, camping, gardening, cooking, a variety of music tuition programs, choirs, and band. Parents work in partnership with teachers and support staff to achieve school goals and improve the learning environment for all students.