Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 5
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1526644
SC1. Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improved student outcomes, implement behaviour management plans, attendance engagement plans, Individual Education Plans, return to school plans, counselling and perform risk assessments.
SC2. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and the broader school community to support student learning, agency, wellbeing and engagement.
SC3. Demonstrated experience in effective student record management, activity recording, assessment, and care planning.
SC4. Ability to work independently, to accept supervision as required and to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.
SC5. Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.
SC6. Capacity to assist in funding applications for students in need of additional support, including completing assessments of students.
[Attendance requirement for this position]
Will usually be a member of the leadership team who is accountable for the development and delivery of key services that are integral to the effective operation of a school/s. Provides a range of services and/or undertakes the analysis of complex problems that form part of the policy framework.
A school or group of schools would need to have the necessary diversity and complexity to create a role at range 5. Management of a major school or district initiative, project or Department targeted strategy would be an indicator depending on the breadth of management responsibilities.
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.
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
Located in Noble Park, Wallarano Primary School serves 550 students and reflects a rich cultural diversity, with over 40 nationalities represented. Seventy-three percent of students come from non-English speaking backgrounds and 1% identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school operates with a high Student Family Occupation and Education band, with 32% of families accessing the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund.
Guided by the vision ¿Teach, Transform, Inspire, and Nurture,¿ Wallarano promotes a culture of achievement, ambition and continuous improvement. The curriculum is designed to foster lifelong learning, develop global and local citizenship, and equip students with the skills required for success in a rapidly changing world. Digital technologies are embedded across learning areas to enhance engagement and build essential capabilities.
A strong focus on STEM provides hands on learning opportunities in robotics, coding, podcasting, virtual reality, design thinking and inquiry-based learning. In 2024, a collaborative review of the school¿s core values with students, families and staff led to the refinement of four key values: Respect, Kindness, Teamwork and Safety. These values are explicitly taught and underpin all aspects of school life.
Purpose-built facilities support high quality teaching and learning. Specialist spaces include STEM and Digital Technologies areas, Visual and Performing Arts rooms, a multi-sensory room, two BER buildings, a library, Hall/Gymnasium, and flexible learning environments. Outdoor facilities feature upgraded shade structures, acrylic turf courts, the Walla Play Village, sandpit billabong area, and junior and senior playgrounds. Before and After School Care is provided onsite.
Wallarano employs 52 teachers (37 EFT), three Principal Class Officers, four learning specialists, 35 Education Support staff and two school psychologists. A comprehensive integration program and Individual Education Plans ensure tailored support for students with additional needs.
Parent satisfaction at Wallarano is exceptionally high. The 2025 Parent Opinion Survey demonstrated that 93.4% of respondents provided positive feedback about the school, well above the state primary school average of 82%. Wallarano remains committed to providing a safe, inclusive and future-focused learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their full potential.