Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1508276
Applicants should address each of the following criteria in their application:
Balwyn High School (BHS) is a leading Victorian Government secondary school renowned for its outstanding academic outcomes, extensive cocurricular programs, and strong emphasis on staff development.
The Education Support (ES) Generalist plays a critical role in supporting the school¿s daily operations and administrative functions. This role offers variety, requiring flexibility to work across departments, and presents opportunities for professional growth and cross-training in multiple Education Support roles. The position supports school events, daily organisation, and ensures the smooth operation of essential services, contributing to a collaborative and collegial working environment between ES staff and teaching staff.
Key Responsibilities
1. Daily Organisation and School Operations Support
Support the coordination of the school's daily operations, including:
2. Administrative Support
Perform a range of clerical and administrative tasks, including:
3. Educational Program and Event Support
Support teaching staff and Education Support colleagues in:
4. Staff Development and Relief Support
Participate in cross-training across Education Support roles to:
5. Communication and Liaison
Act as a communication conduit within the school community:
6. First Aid and Health Support (Relief)
Provide initial first aid care to students when required, under supervision and within the scope of provided training.
7. Safety and Compliance
8. Other Duties
Perform other duties as directed by the Principal or their delegate to meet operational needs.
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
Applicants are free to structure applications in any manner they choose, but must ensure that the following are included:
Please note: Excel skills will be tested as part of the interview process.
Why Join Balwyn High School?
Information about Balwyn High School, its ethos, programs, the Strategic Plan 2021 - 2025, Vision, Values and Mission Statement can be obtained at our website: www.balwynhs.vic.edu.au