Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1520329
KSC1 Demonstrated ability to work independently, flexibly and constructively within a team and within a busy environment to ensure continuous efficient operation, with
emphasis on experience and skills coordinating a general office.
KSC2 Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff, develop and maintain timelines, and develop procedures and guidelines relative to the work area.
KSC3 High level organisational skills, including the capacity to prioritise work flows.
KSC4 High level written and verbal communication skills.
KSC5 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
This role is advertised at a 0.6 time fraction. Days and hours are negotiable for the successful applicant, and hours may be increased if operational needs require.
Attendance during school holidays may be required for this position.
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
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 employees position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
The Director of People, Community & Culture, act as the face of Barayip, responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere, greeting guests, signing guests in, providing initial induction and processing various payments. They ensure high-quality service, maintain safe, orderly and clean workspaces. This person will lead all communications with the community, promoting a culture of deep gratitude and growth. All interactions show calm and compassion, always.
The Director of People, Culture & Community will be responsible for:
Community Welcome & Reception
Front of House (FOH) Operations
Front of House staff act as the face of Barayip Primary School and are responsible for creating a welcoming and safe environment for all visitors.
The Director of People, Culture & Community will:
Communication & Community Engagement
Community Leadership & Culture
Phone & Visitor Management
Administrative Support
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
Applications
All applications are to have maximum one page per criteria.
Please include a minimum of three referees, including your current Principal, with mobile phone numbers.
This role requires flexibility.
This role requires exceptional skills in greeting people with a big smile and a heart of gratitude.
Specifics of your role description and responsibilities will be created in collaboration with the Principal Team and Business Manager. All aspects will be based upon the needs of the students, your strengths, along with the Strategic and Annual Implementation Plan's focus.
If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Kuzucu on 03 8000 6100. Rebecca would be very pleased to organise a 1:1 school tour with the Principal, Nicole O'Brien.
About Our School
Barayip Primary School is in Tarneit, as part of Wyndham. We acknowledge the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, who are the Traditional Owners of the land where we gather and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise their continued connection to Country and their role in caring for and maintaining Country and waterways over thousands of generations. We tread lightly on this land, as it holds all our stories of our Grandmothers and Grandfathers and spiritual connections to Country. May their strength and wisdom be with us today and always.
We are inviting outstanding humans, who show gratitude, love of learning, social intelligence, teamwork and kindness in all they do, to apply for the role of Director for People, Culture and Community, at our most wonderful school.
Barayip Primary School is seeking outstanding staff to join our team. We are looking for passionate people who can shape our culture of deep gratitude and growth, as well as drive excellence from day one. If you're ready to demonstrate your high expectations, wrapped in high levels of care, have high attention to detail and have a deep drive to be part of something truly spectacular, this is the opportunity for you.
Barayip Primary School was built as part of the Victorian Government's commitment to deliver 100 new schools between 2019 and 2026. Our school is located at 290 Hummingbird Boulevard Tarneit 3029, with a capacity to accommodate 650 students. We officially opened in 2025.
Our school has:
We are incredibly grateful to have a kindergarten on-site. We work closely with the kindergarten to promote seamless transition for local pre-schoolers and easy drop-off logistics for families with both kindergarten and school-aged children.
Our Vision and Values
At Barayip Primary School, we are inclusive of all. We show deep gratitude and growth in all we do.
Vision
Barayip Primary School is inclusive of all. We are a school community filled with pride, confidence, and excellence, in all areas of learning and wellbeing. Our deep gratitude and growth are shown through a love of learning, social intelligence, teamwork, and kindness. A sense of calm and our deep gratitude shines through in all we do. We are outstanding humans who care deeply about humanity.
Values
At Barayip Primary School, we value Gratitude, Social Intelligence, Love of Learning, Kindness, and Teamwork.
The Director for People, Culture & Community is responsible for:
All staff at Barayip Primary School will always show their high expectations, wrapped in high levels of care. To achieve this, all staff must have: