Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1504766
SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating a specific education support function.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and g relating to the work area.
SC3 Demonstrated 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 in respect to the work area.
SC6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
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 employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Mandatory as per application;
Division 1 Registered Nurse with current practising certificate
A current Victorian Working with Children Check
A current Victorian Driver¿s License and car
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
Ngurraga School will open in Term 1, 2026 as a purpose-built, inclusive learning environment dedicated to supporting students with mild to profound intellectual disabilities. Our vision is to create an innovative, inclusive and nurturing environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential. This commitment is reflected in our school motto: 'Learning with purpose, growing through connection.'
Our core values are respect, growth and teamwork, and these values shape everything we do. They underpin our mission to equip every student with the tools, support and opportunities to thrive¿academically, socially and emotionally.
We are building a collaborative and innovative learning culture grounded in data-informed practice, inclusive pedagogy, and strong professional learning communities. Our staff will be supported to co-design engaging, purposeful learning experiences that reflect the unique strengths, needs and pathways of our learners.
We are seeking reflective, innovative, collaborative classroom teachers to join our founding teaching team. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a new specialist school from day one.
As a Classroom Teacher at Ngurraga School, you will:
Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated learning experiences for students with diverse learning needs
Foster safe, supportive and inclusive classroom environments that promote student engagement and wellbeing
Use a range of assessment tools and data to monitor learning growth and inform planning
Collaborate with colleagues, families and allied health professionals to support each student¿s learning and development
Actively engage in professional learning, reflective practice and school-wide improvement initiatives
This is a unique opportunity to help shape a school culture where every student is truly known, valued and supported to thrive.
Join us on this exciting journey to create a connected, inclusive and aspirational school community.