Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1504880
Attendance for this position is 2 school days per week (12 hours).
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
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.
Please note: Continued professional development is a registration requirement under the National Law, which governs the operations of the National Boards and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Required
Desirable
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
Benefits of Working at Milgate Primary School
Milgate Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive learning community located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, approximately 20 kilometres from the CBD. With an enrolment of 740 students, including 7 fee-paying international students, Milgate celebrates a rich cultural diversity, with 50% of students coming from a language background other than English.
As an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) school, Milgate is committed to fostering globally-minded, compassionate and reflective learners. The school's vision is to create a dynamic and inclusive environment where students are challenged to become inquirers, thinkers and caring individuals who contribute positively to a global society. The PYP's inquiry-based approach supports the development of critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and lifelong learning. Milgate's international outlook is further strengthened through its sister school partnership in China, which provides opportunities for collaboration and global education. The school values are: Inquirer, Knowledgeable, Thinker, Communicator, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk taker, Balanced, and Reflective.
The school's professional and dedicated team of 84 staff members includes a Principal, 2 Assistant Principals, 3 Leading Teachers, a .4 Learning Specialist, 38 classroom teachers, and 11 specialist teachers in Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Mandarin, Library, EAL and Intervention and High Ability. An additional 21 integration aides support students with disabilities and those in learning support programs. Milgate also employs 6 office staff, 2 first aid assistants, 2 IT technicians and a library technician. Leadership is a strong focus, with a collaborative leadership team comprising the Principal Class, Leading Teachers, Learning Specialist, Whole School Curriculum Leaders and Year Level Leaders who meet regularly to drive school improvement.
Milgate Primary School values community partnerships and encourages active parent involvement. With a focus on honouring diversity, student wellbeing and high-quality teaching, Milgate provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where all students, staff and families are supported to thrive.