Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1510925
Monash Special Developmental School is a government school located in the North Eastern Victorian Region in the City of Monash. Monash SDS provides an educational program for children with a moderate to profound intellectual disability and multiple disabilities including autism spectrum disorder from the age of 2.8 to 18 years old. Currently student enrolments numbers are around 155. It has been on the current site for 11 years in a well-resourced purpose built facility. In addition to the general classrooms the school also features specialist areas, outdoor learning environments, a multi-purpose gym, a hydrotherapy complex, a bike path and specialised indoor and outdoor sensory areas.
Monash SDS is gold accredited in School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS), AMAZE accredited and e-Smart accredited.
Students across the school at Monash SDS are taught using the Victorian Curriculum. Curriculum based individual learning plans are developed for each student and are taught using a variety of high impact teaching strategies and specialised curriculum supports including the STAR (Strategies for Teaching Based on Autism Research) and Links Program. The STAR and Links Program is research and evidence based and uses the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis. It provides a framework and the necessary tools to teach the Victorian Curriculum through the implementation of Discrete Trial Training (DT), Pivotal Response Training (PRT) and Functional Routines instruction. A school wide Structured Teaching Framework provides every student with a highly visually based structured environment that promotes an understanding of schedules, activities and expectations.
Our school's philosophy is reflected in its programs and based on the belief of Enriching Individual Potential. To do this, we require a committed principal, who is able to see the special characteristics of all our students and will strive to ensure each individual feels safe, is confident and valued as a person.
SC1: Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide a warm, professional and inclusive front-office experience. Demonstrated capacity to build positive relationships with students, families, staff and visitors, and to handle sensitive information and challenging interactions with professionalism and confidentiality.
SC2: Demonstrated strong organisational and administrative skills, including the capacity to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines in a busy school environment. Experience maintaining accurate records and following administrative processes in line with DET policy.
SC3: Demonstrated ability to use ICT systems to support administrative functions. Experience with or ability to quickly learn school-based systems such as CASES21, Compass, Microsoft Office Suite and general office technologies. Demonstrated accuracy in data entry and digital record-keeping.
SC4: Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively as part of a professional team, maintain calm under pressure, and support the smooth daily operations of the school office, including supporting students during transitions.
SC5: Demonstrated commitment to the values, culture and community of Monash SDS, including an understanding of the importance of the front office as the 'vibrant heart' of our school. Shows genuine commitment to supporting students with disabilities, engaging warmly with families, and upholding the school¿s values, DET policies, and the highest standards of conduct.
Monash SDS is a dynamic and community-focused school where every team member contributes to creating a warm, supportive, and highly professional environment for students, families, and staff. The Office Administrator is a key member of our administration team and works at the front office - the vibrant heart of our school. This role requires a welcoming presence, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing demands while upholding Department of Education (DET) policies and procedures.
Role PurposeThe Office Administrator provides high-quality administrative, reception, and clerical support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school office. The role is the first point of contact for families, visitors, contractors and external agencies, and represents the school with professionalism, warmth, and respect at all times. This role also includes supporting students in practical ways - including escorting students to and from classrooms, assisting with transitions, and contributing to a safe and calm environment.
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 position is full time - 38 hours per week distributed over 5 days. Hours of work are 8:00am to 4:00pm.
This position is advertised as ES1-2 Step 5
Please refer to our school website https://www.monashsds.vic.edu.au for further information about our school
Please ensure that your application includes:
Please call the school on 03 9239 7400 if you require any further information
Please note interviews will take place week starting 19th January 2026.