Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: 1504250
School Motto: Learning for Life
School Values: Kindness, Learning & Respect
School Motto: Learning for Life
School Values: Kindness, Learning & Respect
Nathalia Primary School is very proud of the educational opportunities available for our students, not only within our school but within the wider community. Each student's welfare is of paramount importance with established wellbeing practices in place across the school. The school enjoys high levels of student and community engagement, family support and staff satisfaction. Nathalia Primary is a beautiful school that welcomes new members of staff to teach, develop and engage in the Nathalia community.
The school is located in the thriving township of Nathalia, which was established along the banks of the picturesque Broken Creek, in the Moira Shire. The Broken Creek provides a beautiful spot for a coffee or lunch from the bakery or cafes located in town. There is a number of sporting and community groups for locals to become involved in along with an established culture of arts and creativity which can be found at the GRAIN store. Nathalia is located within 30-40 minutes of Echuca, Shepparton, Cobram and Tocumwal all of which provide many and varied experiences should you wish to travel out of town, and, the Murray River and all it has to offer is only a stones throw away.
The school has an enrolment of 170 students and currently operates with eight classrooms (2 classes each of Prep, composite Grades 1 & 2, 3 & 4 and 5 & 6) along with specialist teachers in Art, Physical Education and STEM. In 2026, with enrolments growing further, the school will operate 9 classrooms - adding another Grade 5/6 composite classroom.
There is also a Mental Health & Wellbeing Team who support the students and with allied health professionals who visit regularly to ensure our students are receiving the assistance they require to be successful learners.
Nathalia Primary has a fantastic staff who work together with a shared moral purpose. Academic progress and student wellbeing are intrinsically linked, with the child being the focus in decision making.
School Mission Statement
All students at Nathalia Primary School are empowered to learn and achieve, to experience high quality teaching practice and the best conditions for learning which equip them with the knowledge, skills and dispositions for lifelong learning and to shape the world around them. Our values of Kindness, Learning and Respect are practised by the school community in line with our School Wide Positive Behaviour Program.
School Role
The Education Support Officer role at Nathalia Primary School is a very busy, but rewarding, role which will see tasks performed in the classroom working with teachers to support students while working within the whole Education Support Staff team to create the best learning environment for the students.
This role requires on-site attendance at school 5 days per week from 8.45 to 3.30pm daily, with the exception of a Tuesday, when staff are required to attend meetings until 4.30pm - total part-time hours of 32.25 per week.
Please note, this role is initially a one year contract from 27th January 2026 to the end of the 2026 school year, 26th January 2027. However, there is potential for the position to continue further into the future.
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: This role requires attendance on-site at school 5 days per week from 8.45 to 3.30pm daily, with the exception of a Tuesday, when staff are required to attend meetings until 4.30pm - part-time hours of 32.25 hours week.
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:
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
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.