Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1498626
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are invited from current Roxburgh College employees for a Trade School Support Officer. The role is part of a 2 year pilot program delivered by the Department of Education. The successful candidate will transition into the role from Term 3 2025 until the conclusion of Term 2 2027.
EOIs addressing the Key Selection Criteria are invited until Friday 22nd August 2025.
Please provide your EOI via email to the college email address, [email protected].
Questions regarding this role can be directed to Rod Ebbage or Damien Wood.
Role type
Education Support
Trade School Support Officer
Classification
Ed Support Level 1, Range 2
$56,019 - $71,742
Time Fraction
Full Time ¿ attendance hours negotiable
Subject/Duty
Operational Teaching Assistant
Role PurposeVictoria has secured funding from the Australian Government¿s Workload Reduction Fund to trial a new type of Education Support role in schools to reduce teacher workload. The Trade School Support Officer will play an integral role in supporting a reduction in teacher workload. The role involves performing a variety of tasks typically undertaken by teachers that do not require a teaching qualification, VIT registration, or the specific skills and knowledge of a teacher. The Trade School Support Officer will undertake these responsibilities and reduce the workload of teachers.
ResponsibilitiesOTA roles and responsibilities will align with those of an Education Support level 1 range 2 position in accordance with the Victorian Government Schools Agreement (VGSA) 2022.
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.
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.
The responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to:
This role does not involve working with students; it is supporting the administrative and operational work of teachers.
Ways of Working
Education support workers at this range will undertake routine tasks and work that carries some degree of independence, generally involving a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available.
Key Selection Criteria
Qualifications and Experience
[Attendance requirement for this position]
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.
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
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