Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Gippsland - Latrobe
Reference: 1537284
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.
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.
Responsibilities may include:
Liaise with school staff in regard to support requirements
Coordinate staff timetabling
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
This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.
Traralgon South Primary School is situated in a picturesque bushland setting an approximate 10-minute drive south of Traralgon. Originally, the school predominantly served the local farming community. Today, our school is comprised of families from the Traralgon South, Callignee, Koornalla, and Balook areas, as well as a growing number from Traralgon and neighbouring towns.
At Traralgon South Primary School, our students learn in modern and spacious facilities. Our school includes 6 classrooms, a Library, an Art room, and a multi-purpose building used primarily for both our Music and Before/After School Care programs. All classrooms are fitted with contemporary IT teaching facilities, heating, and air conditioning. Externally, our school is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens which complement the surrounding natural environment. Two playground areas equipped with safe and stimulating equipment are located on site, in addition to two basketball/netball courts, a playing field and numerous grassed open spaces. Sheltered areas and courtyards equipped with tables and chairs provide further outdoor spaces for our children.
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Complementing our facilities are an adjoining community hall, oval and tennis courts, each used regularly by students for a range of activities. The Traralgon South Pre-School sits adjacent to our school, supporting and contributing to our strong transition program between the pre-school and primary school environment.
At Traralgon South Primary School, we firmly believe that for every child, their learning experience should be enjoyable, challenging, and successful. Every child is provided the opportunity to develop to their full potential in a safe, positive, and stimulating environment. This philosophy is supported by both the size of the school and the commitment from all staff to deeply understand the personalities, skills, and abilities of every child. In 2026, our school has 134 enrolled students in six classrooms (Prep, Grade 1/2, Grade 2/3, Grade 3/4, Grade 4/5, and Grade 6).
The learning program at Traralgon South Primary School reflects a strong commitment to the Victorian Curriculum, with an appropriate emphasis on literacy and numeracy, as well as the specialist areas of Physical Education, Auslan (Australian Sign Language), Music, and the Arts. Best practise teaching is implemented across the school through the delivery of an evidence-based instructional model, using the Explicit Direct Instruction methodology. Our learning program is further complemented with a structured synthetic phonics approach to teaching literacy (Sounds-Write), the incorporation of the VCOP (Vocabulary, Connectives, Openers, Punctuation) program into all classrooms to strengthen the learning of writing, the delivery of an integrated curriculum (MAPPEN) that enables a whole school focus on the same concept simultaneously, and The Resilience Project embedded into all grades to support student wellbeing. Additionally, high quality, special purpose programs are made available to all students, such as swimming, camps, and excursions. Finally, our curriculum supports an effective transition to secondary school, strengthened by regular interaction with other local Primary Schools through inter-school camps and sporting activities.
We are proud of the strong reputation we have built in the region as a Primary School that delivers a high-quality teaching and learning program and achieves excellent results.