Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1503058
VISION
Epping Secondary College strives to enable and equip all young people to reach their full potential, of being curious and acquiring new knowledge and skills; of forming strong, valuable, healthy relationships; of participating in creative expression; and of building strong mental and physical wellbeing.
VALUES
The College values which underpin our behaviours and practice are:
Respect: we treat all individuals with respect. Our relationships are based on trust and mutual respect. We recognise the differing circumstances and needs of our students and are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for all.
Resilience: we strive to successfully adapt to challenging experiences and tasks through emotional, social, academic, and behavioural perseverance.
Care: we value community, build empathy with each other, and we act with integrity and compassion.
WORKFORCE
The 2025 staffing profile comprises of approximately 130 staff, including 4 Principal class, 11 Leading Teachers, 5 Learning Specialists and approximately 40 Education Support staff. The school workforce currently contains no identified indigenous employees.
LOCATION
Epping Secondary College is a co-educational 7-12 college established in 1976. Epping is a northern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, located 20 km north of Melbourne's Central Business District. The City of Whittlesea is the local government area.
SIZE & STRUCTURE
The student population at Epping Secondary College remains steady at 975. Epping Secondary College is physically organised in year level units to better support students through their different stages of growth as well as provide a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
A central element of educating the whole child at Epping Secondary College is our school-wide commitment to Positive Education. This approach is embedded through the `Learning for Life¿ curriculum and the broader culture of our school.
OVERSEAS STUDENT PROGRAM
Epping Secondary College is a safe, friendly and welcoming study destination, offering international students an enviable lifestyle that nurtures success and the confidence to take steps forward in life. In 2025 the school offered places for all year levels (7 to 12) and enrolled a total of 19 international students. Countries represented were India, Sri Lanka, Timor, Philippines, Iran, Vietnam, China and Fiji. The school has capacity for 20 international students. Our international students are here in Australia with their families studying the Victorian Curriculum or Victorian Certificate of Education.
SOCIAL & ENROLMENT CHARACTERISTICS
Epping Secondary College has a diverse and multicultural community with students representing over 35 nationalities. We have 40 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) students, forty percent of the student population have English as an additional language, providing us with 63 EAL students (funded English as an Additional Language) and 19 international students. The Student Family Occupation and Education (SFOE) Index for the college in 2025 is 0.5083.
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.
Attendance requirement for this position
An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
A role at this range may include:
An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.
FACILITIES - GROUNDSKEEPER
To be responsible for the overall physical requirements of the college grounds and gardens. The Groundskeeper has a clear set of accountabilities relating to safety compliance, annual inspections and maintaining/improving the overall physical state of the college grounds and gardens in line with DET requirements. Maintaining the overall aesthetic appeal of the college and ensuring a high standard of presentation. Proactive in both the current and future needs of the college with ideas, strategies and suggestions made to the Facilities Manager.
Specific responsibilities 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