Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: 1533876
SC1 ¿ Demonstrated capacity to interpret and apply policies, procedures and legislative or compliance requirements within a workplace environment. Experience in occupational health and safety, compliance, risk management or a related field is desirable but not essential. Applicants who can demonstrate strong analytical skills, sound judgement and the ability to quickly acquire new knowledge are encouraged to apply.
SC2 ¿ Demonstrated ability to coordinate programs or processes, manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous improvement. Experience using compliance, administration or information management systems is desirable but not essential. The ability to learn new systems, identify opportunities for improvement and support organisational outcomes will be highly regarded.
SC3 ¿ Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships, provide advice and support, and work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
SC4 ¿ Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, prepare reports and confidently use a range of computer applications and information systems.
SC5 ¿ Demonstrated initiative, professionalism and a commitment to continuous learning, with the ability to contribute positively to a safe, inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.
Attendance is not required during school holidays.
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.
OHS Governance and Compliance
Coordinate and maintain the College OHS Management System in accordance with Department policies and legislation.
Provide advice and practical support to leadership and staff on OHS obligations, compliance requirements and safe work practices.
Monitor changes to legislation and Department policy and implement required improvements.
Risk Management
Coordinate workplace inspections, hazard identification, risk assessments and implementation of risk controls.
Maintain hazard, risk and corrective action registers and monitor completion of actions.
Analyse incident and hazard trends and prepare reports to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Incident and Injury Management
Coordinate reporting and investigation of incidents, injuries, hazards and near misses using Department systems.
Support workplace injury management and Return to Work processes where required.
Emergency Management
Coordinate the development, testing and annual review of the Emergency Management Plan.
Coordinate evacuation drills, emergency equipment inspections, warden arrangements and business continuity activities.
Contractor, Plant and Hazardous Substances
Coordinate contractor inductions and compliance, including licences, insurances and required documentation.
Maintain hazardous chemical registers, Safety Data Sheets and coordinate statutory inspections of plant and safety equipment.
Training, Consultation and Wellbeing
Coordinate OHS induction and mandatory training for employees, contractors and volunteers.
Support Health and Safety Committee meetings and consultation with HSRs.
Promote initiatives that support physical and psychological health, safety and wellbeing.
OH&S Administration and Reporting
Maintain accurate and confidential OHS records and compliance documentation.
Coordinate Department audits and compliance reviews and monitor corrective actions.
Liaise with Department representatives, WorkSafe, contractors and external agencies as required.
General Administrative and Team Support
Provide administrative and reception support when required.
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
Work Schedule:
This is an ongoing position, with the 15.2 weekly hours spread over 3 working days.
Qualifications:
Essential:
Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) (employee) required or ability to obtain a WWCC.
Desirabe:
Current First Aid and CPR qualifications, or willingness to obtain.
Applications must include:
A cover letter providing contact information including home address, email and phone number.
A CV with a summary of
experience
qualifications
Your written responses to the Key Selection Criteria
The names, email addresses and contact details for two referees.
Please refer to our website for further information: www.wblcoll.vic.edu.au
Warrnambool College is a vibrant learning community, and we hope that you may join us to add your personal contribution to our future.
At Warrnambool College we achieve success through respect, responsibility and resilience, and core values underpin every aspect of our school culture.
With a history spanning more than a century, Warrnambool College is highly regarded as both a school of academic excellence and a place where all students are included to grow into the best version of themselves.
We offer a challenging and engaging curriculum, provide regular feedback to families, and foster a caring environment where students learn to support one another and the wider community.
Warrnambool College is a Years 7-12 secondary school operating across two campuses in the City of Warrnambool, serving students from the city and surrounding rural districts. The school has a stable enrolment of students supported by approximately 120 staff, including leadership, teaching, wellbeing, education support, and re-engagement staff.
Our teachers are highly qualified and represent a mix of younger and more experienced teachers to bring in new ideas and consolidate old ones. We are incredibly proud of who we are as a school and our innate drive to be more tomorrow than we are today.
We provide diverse learning pathways, including the SEAL Program, Sporting Pathway Program, a broad VCE offering, and the VCE Vocational Major, enabling students to pursue pathways suited to their strengths and future goals.
We are proud of our inclusive culture, supporting all students through programs such as the Stars and Clontarf Academies for Indigenous students, Rainbow Club and our Multicultural Leadership Group. Our strong music program features orchestras, rock bands, instrumental lessons, and regular performance opportunities, while sporting academies and a wide range of extracurricular activities allow students to develop skills beyond the classroom and build strong connections with their peers.