Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Other
Location: Barwon South West - Moyne
Reference: 1487985
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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.
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
Mortlake P-12 College is a learning environment that serves the rural district surrounding Mortlake - a sheep, beef, cropping and dairy farming area about 50 kilometres north of Warrnambool. In 2025 our student enrolment is 189 and we have 24 teaching staff and 14 education support staff.
As a P-12 school we believe a great strength is our ability to provide a seamless transition between primary and secondary schooling as we have an extensive knowledge of our students' learning and social needs. We place a high emphasis on developing not just a student's academic progress but their learning growth as individuals in all areas, including their mental health and wellbeing. Our school has a focus on continuous improvement in every aspect of school life.
Our school goals focus on improving our students' levels of achievement in all domains of the curriculum. We are a Professional Learning Community (PLC) school and we are committed to implementing the DET Framework for Improving Student Outcomes. Our PLC focus brings together teams of teachers and leaders with a singular focus on ensuring success for every student. Our PLCs are characterised by teacher collaboration, shared practice and collective responsibility. The work of PLCs is undertaken through regular cycles of disciplined, collaborative enquiries.
The physical layout of the school reflects the sub school groupings with areas for Years F-6, Years 7-10 and Years 11 and 12 VCE / VCA / VET.
In the Year 7-10 sub school we offer a core curriculum of English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Physical Education and Health. In addition, we offer a broad range of elective subject choices. In more recent times we have added virtual learning as an option. In recent years the school has embraced a whole school one to one Chromebook program where every student from Years 3 to 12 is able to have access to a school subsidised device 24/7.
Our school provides students with the opportunity to excel in a range of `enrichment¿ programs including performing arts (professional standard school productions), access to South West TAFE and Corangamite Trade Training Cluster, public speaking, instrumental music, sporting teams and camps and excursions at all year levels. We combine the best of a traditional approach to teaching with innovative and exciting programs at all levels.
Mortlake College is proud of its achievements in student learning. We have a strong focus on literacy and numeracy at all levels. One of our greatest achievements has been our excellent VCE and NAPLAN results over a long period of time. Our staff is committed to providing students with the best possible chances to maximise their results through smaller class sizes and knowledge of individual student learning.
We have a very strong welfare support team across the school. We are committed to providing the best possible learning environment for all our students so that they can reach their potential and experience success.
Our school has also undergone significant physical changes in recent years with over $3,000,000 being spent on upgrading our senior classrooms and primary school area. We are continuing to invest heavily in our school buildings and grounds. We are continuing to develop an inviting and stimulating learning environment.
Mortlake P-12 College is an excellent educational institution that is focused on continuous improvement.