Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1508286
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges Specialist School is a dual campus p-12 school that supports students with a mild, moderate or profound intellectual disability. A number of students also have additional presentations such as ASD, ADHD, behavioural challenges, mobility or medical considerations. Students are supported through school wide evidence-based practices such as SWPBS, AAC and the Zones of Regulation.
SMRSS has a well-established curriculum with developed scope and sequences aligned to the Victorian Curriculum and VPC. Our teaching and learning delivered in a way to support the individual needs of our students and supported by a team of learning specialists, leading teachers, allied health, careers and wellbeing staff. Each student has an IEP developed through assessment and in conjunction with families as part of the SSG process.
We pride ourselves on offering rich co-curricular opportunities including:
The position advertised is for employment at the Sunbury campus, however, there may be a requirement for individuals to assist at the Bullengarook campus (consultation will occur if required).
KSC 1 Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of N/G, PEG ND PEJ feeding systems, life supporting systems, asthma management, anaphylaxis, wound management, epilepsy and associated conditions.
KSC 2 Demonstrated capacity to collate, update and maintain all student health information as required.
KSC 3 Demonstrated ability to develop and write policies in accordance with DET guidelines
KSC 4 Demonstrated ability to liaise with students with a disability, parents, carers, doctors and other relevant external organisations.
KSC 5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to leadership and staff.
KSC 6 Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary professional team and contribute significantly to the achievements of the team.
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 employees position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Supporting children and young people in making healthy lifestyle choices, enabling them to reach their full potential and enjoy life.
To work across education and health, providing a link between school, home and the community. The aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
SMRSS School Nurse Roles and Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Management and administration of N/G, PEG or PEJ feeding
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