Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Barwon South West - Warrnambool
Reference: 1480477
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in the advertised position at Warrnambool College. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at a time of dynamic growth and continuous improvement. We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate professional to contribute to our vibrant school community.
At Warrnambool College, we believe success is achieved through persistence, resilience, and mutual respect. These values underpin all aspects of school life and guide our commitment to student wellbeing and academic excellence.
Our Values and Vision
Our College values include:
We are driven by a moral purpose: to improve educational outcomes and opportunities for every student¿not just within our College, but as a broader mission. We hold firm to the belief that every Warrnambool student should thrive.
About the School
Warrnambool College is a co-educational secondary school for Years 7 to 12, located in parkland on the eastern side of the city. We serve over 1,100 students from Warrnambool and surrounding rural districts, with a balanced mix of boys and girls. Our staff of approximately 150 includes four Assistant Principals, Leadership team, Teachers, education support and wellbeing staff, and a re-engagement team.
Our aim is to provide diverse and high-quality educational pathways for every student.
Our Educational Philosophy
We are committed to nurturing students to become active, happy, and healthy citizens. By developing academic, social, and personal skills, we empower students to contribute positively to their communities as competent and informed global citizens.
Child safety is a core priority at Warrnambool College. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards child abuse and are committed to protecting all students, including those with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and students of diverse sexual or gender identities.
Learning Environment and Programs
Our curriculum is broad, engaging, and continually evolving to meet student needs and interests. We operate on a six-period day, with each period lasting 48 minutes. Our commitment to innovation is evident through the work of our Professional Learning Teams and the development of contemporary, relevant programs.
Some highlights of our educational offerings include:
We also place strong emphasis on careers counselling and future planning through our dedicated Careers Centre, helping students transition into further study, employment, or apprenticeships.
Student Welfare and Wellbeing
Student welfare is central to life at Warrnambool College. Our students are supported through a structured vertical system, each led by a Year level Leader. Our Wellbeing Centre offers a comprehensive range of services, including:
We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment where every student feels valued and supported.
Family and Community Engagement
We value strong partnerships with families. Communication is facilitated through the Compass platform and other channels. We encourage parent involvement through participation in school activities and representation on the College Council and its sub-committees.
Extra-Curricular
Warrnambool College students are encouraged to take part in a rich array of extra-curricular programs, including:
Our students regularly achieve success at local, state, and national levels across academic, sporting, and cultural fields.
At Warrnambool College, we are proud of our inclusive and dynamic learning environment, where all students are given the opportunity to thrive. We look forward to welcoming applicants who share our passion for education and commitment to student success.
The Mental Health Practitioners (MHP) initiative was announced by the Minister for Education in late 2018 to expand mental health and wellbeing support in government schools. The initiative provides for a suitably qualified mental health professional in all government secondary school campuses and specialist school (with secondary-aged enrolments) settings.
Operating in collaboration with the relevant Department of Education Regional Mental Health Branch, this role has the following functions:
Education support class level 1 range 4
The successful applicant will be an experienced professional who will carry out their duties and responsibilities, relative to their professional discipline, with a high level of autonomy and with minimal reliance on professional supervision. The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and implementation of professional support programs within an educational environment, including guidance to other professional staff.
As an education support class position, this role supports the educational services being provided to students, but will not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic).
For more information on the responsibilities of an Education Support class level 1 range 4 employee, please visit the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/industrial-agreements/resources
Please note: Continued professional development is a registration requirement under the National Law, which governs the operations of the National Boards and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Required
Desirable
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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
Please ensure that your application includes:
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.