Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: 1528189
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.
We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Education Support Officer to work within our Flexible Learning Program (Years 5-12), supporting students in a flexible classroom environment.
Working closely with the Flexible Learning Program Teacher, this role is integral to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes student engagement, wellbeing, and positive learning behaviours. The successful applicant will build strong relationships with students and provide targeted support to meet their diverse academic, social, and emotional needs.
Key responsibilities include:
The ideal candidate will:
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting young people in their educational and achieve positive outcomes in a flexible and supportive learning environment.
Responsibilities may include:
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
Yarrawonga College P-12 is located in the beautiful rural township of Yarrawonga, on the banks of Lake Mulwala ¿ a renowned tourist destination offering an exceptional lifestyle. The town is known for its welcoming community, relaxed pace, and abundant recreational opportunities. Residents enjoy water sports, fishing, golf, wineries, local markets, and national park adventures, with Wangaratta, Shepparton, Benalla and Albury-Wodonga all within easy reach. Melbourne is only a two-and three-quarter hour drive via the Hume Freeway, making Yarrawonga ideally placed for regional living with city accessibility.
The township of Yarrawonga is predicted to grow significantly, with an additional 500 school-aged children by 2050, making this an exciting time to be part of a forward-looking and community-driven educational environment.
Yarrawonga College P-12 proudly provides seamless education from Prep to Year 12, with three distinct stages of learning:
Each Campus is led by a Campus Principal who manages daily operations and reports to the College Principal. This structure allows for strong leadership and close connection with students and staff at every level.
The College recently received funding to build a science hub that takes the next exciting step in our long-term vision, to consolidate all year levels onto our Gilmore Street site. The nearby Pinniger Street site will be transformed into an Adult Learning and Early Years Learning Precinct, including a new two-classroom kindergarten that opened at the beginning of this year for 66 three- and four-year-olds.
This development aligns with the community's long-held goal of creating a 0-99 Education and Sporting Precinct¿, establishing Yarrawonga as a lifelong learning hub. Discussions with Adult Education providers are already underway, creating exciting opportunities for future collaboration and community growth.
Yarrawonga College P-12 is recognised for its high-quality teaching and learning programs, built on strong curriculum design, evidence-based pedagogy, and a collaborative approach through Professional Learning Communities. Staff work closely to plan, assess, and reflect on practice to continuously improve student outcomes.
The College places great importance on student wellbeing, with a dedicated support network that includes a Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader (Social Worker), Mental Health in Secondary Schools Practitioner (Social Worker), Student Wellbeing Teacher, Doctors in Schools program, and support from a Senior Psychologist. This ensures students are well supported, connected, and ready to learn each day.
Yarrawonga College P-12 consistently achieves strong results in NAPLAN, VCE, and post-school pathways, with state-leading destination data thanks to our focus on individualised, 'right fit' pathways for every student.
Our College values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Cooperation and Integrity underpin all that we do, fostering a safe, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment where every student is known, challenged, and supported to succeed.
Staff at Yarrawonga College P-12 are part of a collaborative and passionate team that is deeply committed to improving outcomes for students and shaping the future of education in one of Victoria's most vibrant and rapidly growing regional communities.