Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1494751
Selection Criteria
KSC1. Expertise in Child and Educational Psychology: Demonstrated knowledge of child development, learning, and behaviour, and the capacity to apply psychological theory and evidence-based practice to support the educational, social, and emotional needs of primary-aged students.
KSC2. Assessment and Intervention Skills: Proven ability to conduct psychological assessments, interpret data, and design and implement appropriate interventions that promote student wellbeing, learning growth, and positive behaviour.
KSC3. Capacity to Support Inclusive Education: Demonstrated understanding of diverse learning needs, including students with disability, neurodiverse learners, and those with additional social, emotional, or cultural needs, with a commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural safety in the school setting.
KSC4. Collaborative Practice and Consultation: Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, consulting and collaborating with teachers, families, leadership, and external agencies to develop and implement strategies that support students and strengthen school-wide wellbeing practices.
KSC5. Communication, Professionalism, and Ethical Practice: Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to engage effectively with students, staff, and families. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, act with integrity, and adhere to professional and ethical standards of psychological practice within a school environment.
One day per week (flexible day)
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.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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
Doncaster Primary School has a long and rich history, dating back to 1863. Located in the City of Manningham, it occupies the same 2.63 hectare site, but now with state-of-the-art facilities.
The school's overarching statement is:
At Doncaster Primary School we aim to achieve high levels of individual growth while utilising student data to inform teaching and learning. We enjoy supportive partnerships within DPS and beyond to enhance a strong culture of engagement and wellbeing to the benefit of student learning.
Doncaster Primary school demonstrates a strong belief in and commitment to providing a safe, secure and enriched learning environment for our students and we have a clear focus that caters for a diverse range of students at their point of need. We have high expectations of our students and staff.
The student achievement focus is to build upon current practice by refining, implementing and embedding a whole school approach to teaching and learning and curriculum development across the school. We strive for excellence in teaching and learning in all areas of the school.
The school¿s values, Determination, Pride and Success are at the centre of all the work within our learning community, ensuring a safe, orderly and inclusive environment for all students. The Living the Values, we explicitly articulate the expectations of our students, teachers and parents in terms of high expectations.
DPS is located on Council Street, Doncaster in the City of Manningham, situated on the Doncaster Hill between the City of Manningham Offices and Westfield Shopping Town. Significant building development completed in recent years has resulted in outstanding modernised facilities. The school has now been totally rebuilt in four stages.
The current enrolment of 550 students is representative of a wide range of cultural backgrounds. The school embraces an inclusive culture, and this culture is enhanced by the regular hosting of overseas students and enrolment of international fee-paying students. We acknowledge the original custodians of the school on which our school stands the Wurundjeri people and at every assembly, we pay respects to their people both past and present.
The school is structured in single year level classes. Specialist teaching areas include Visual Arts, Library, Cultural Studies, LOTE (Mandarin), Science and Physical Education. Programs are enhanced through the delivery of a wide range of enrichment programs including opportunities for students to develop leadership skills, tutor program and high achiever's programs.
The school is well positioned to enter a new and invigorating period of sustained school improvement following an outstanding review process in 2023.
Doncaster Primary School aims to provide an attractive, well-resourced environment conducive to best practice. Our staff are highly professional, committed, caring and effective. We value and work closely with our parents because together we are better.
If you possess the knowledge, skills and genuine commitment we are searching for, and you can enhance teaching and learning at DPS, we would like you to join our community. You are encouraged to book a tour prior to submitting an application so you can submit a well-informed application.