Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1531899
KSC1 - Experience in delivering structured Allied Health programs to groups and individuals as provided by the Allied Health professionals, adhering to the goals set in the programs.
KSC2 - Demonstrated proficiency in handling confidential documentation, collating information and summarising and providing key data to the Allied Health Team. An ability to effectively prioritise administration tasks.
KSC3 - Effectively communicate clinical information, goal progress and behavioural concerns, ensuring concerns are escalated via the appropriate channels.
KSC4 - Highly developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. An ability to liaise effectively with external agencies and families.
KSC5 - Demonstrated experience working and building rapport with individuals with cognitive, functional or language impairments, trauma backgrounds and neurodiversity.
KSC6 - Knowledge and understanding of the Child Safe Standards.
FTE: 38 hours per week (8.30am-4.30pm)
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.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will possess:
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
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Please ensure that your application (via Recruitment Online) includes:
a resume including relevant experience, including detailed employment history, as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home and WWCC number)
a response addressing each of the selection criteria (recommended 1 page per criteria)
Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of at least three referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application/selection criteria, Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
If you would like any further information about the position or our college, please contact Angela Roberts on 03 - 8001 3333 or via [email protected]
Brinbeal Secondary College
As Brinbeal Secondary College grows, we are searching for passionate professionals to join our team. Our education support staff are energetic, open to professional development, passionate about learning and wellbeing, and interested in connecting as part of an amazing school community.
Joining a college that has recently opened, you will be part of the exciting journey of contributing to a new school culture and the creation of inclusive learning and wellbeing support, in brand new state of the art facilities.
We are seeking dedicated professionals who are committed to empowering students and colleagues, playing a pivotal role in our college community. We encourage applications from professionals with all levels of experience, including recent graduates through to highly accomplished individuals and those new to working in schools.
As a new and growing school, the school has the capacity to negotiate part-time hours with any applicants who wish to be considered for part-time only.
Position Benefits:
This position is an Education Support Level 1 - Range 3, which has a starting salary of $73,467 per annum (1.0 EFT) as per the 2022 VGSA.
Our Education Support team enjoy the same school holiday periods as our teachers - which is fully paid - that's approx. 10 to 11 weeks holidays per year.
Education Support Professionals have the opportunity of creating a sustainable work/life balance with consistent hours and days during the school week (no weekends or after-hours duty).
You will be supported to grow and develop your skills and knowledge through regular professional learning and involvement in collaborative networks.
About our School:
Brinbeal Secondary College is one of the newest 7 - 12 Secondary College in Melbourne's west. The school opened its doors to its first cohort of Year 7 students in 2024 to a purpose built, state of the art educational facility.
At present, the school has just over 770 in Years 7 to 9 and will add an additional year 7 cohort each year until 2029 when it will become a 7 - 12 school.
There is great excitement in the community about our new school.
We are also a Supported Inclusion School, providing a range of supports to our students to promote inclusion, wellbeing and learning growth.
The school is situated in Melbourne's booming western growth corridor approximately 23 kilometres from Melbourne CBD and services the rapidly growing and aspirational communities of the highly sought after Grove and Grand Central Estates in Tarneit.
Find out more via our website: Brinbeal Secondary College, Tarneit (brinbealsc.vic.edu.au)
Our Facilities:
Stage 1 state of the art educational facilities are now complete and includes:
Administration and Resource Centre - featuring modern design and dedicated wellbeing/allied health space with 6 individual therapeutic rooms.
Exceptional two storey Science and Technology building
Large Learning Neighbourhood - featuring 14 general classrooms, multiple presentation and seminar spaces and an array of quiet and small group collaborative areas.
Performing Arts building
Large Community Hub - features 3 indoor basketball courts and multi-purpose exercise rooms
Outside - we have extensive outdoor sports courts as well as manicured landscaping that allows for multipurpose outdoor learning experiences.
Stage 2 construction is currently underway and is anticipated to be completed before the end of 2026.
Our Values:
Brinbeal Secondary College's values are:
Respect - Have honour or regard for the worth of oneself, others and the school environment.
Acceptance - Value all members of the community as they present themselves and wish to be seen.
Aspiration & Achievement - Set ambitious goals and strive to achieve them.
Working at Brinbeal SC:
All staff at Brinbeal Secondary College have qualities which ensure the effective learning & wellbeing of our students at the school.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for you to work in a brand-new secondary school in the heart of the western suburbs, catering for the diversity of learners.
Staff are highly motivated and skilled and are active contributors to the creation of a high achieving secondary school.
Our staff are committed to professional learning and growth for both self and others to ensure we are maximising the learning outcomes of all students.
About our Wellbeing & Allied Health Team:
Our team Wellbeing & Allied Health Team currently consists of:
Wellbeing Leader
Speech Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Psychologist
Mental Health Practitioner
2 Youth Counsellors
This position is a new additional role to complement and support our current team.
If you are ready for the next challenge in your career in education and enjoy working collaboratively to enable student success and achievement, feel free to contact the college either via phone or email to discuss the role further or to organise a school tour with a member of the Principal Class.