Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1488935
SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating a specific education support function.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and goals relating to the work area.
SC3 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.
SC6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human 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 school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school staff, alongside liaising 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 support is provided to achieve objectives. An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Cross cultural awareness ensuring the ability to communicate well with, relate to and see issues from the perspective of people with a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds.
Communication confidently conveys information in a clear and interesting way. Considerate of others. Able to express own views in a constructive and diplomatic way. Develops reports and correspondence for clients using clear and readily understood language. Writes in a clear, fluent and concise manner. Produce written communications that are appropriate and understood by the intended audience. Organise information in a logical sequence.
Analytical, conceptual and information seeking skills deal with concepts and complexity comfortably, be intuitive and perceptive. Use analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems, have creative ideas, and consider how these can link to innovations. Translate creative ideas into workplace improvements.
Service excellence constantly looks for continuous improvement opportunities and ways to innovate and encourages other to do the same. Makes specific changes in work methods to improve outcomes, quality and timelines of service.
Mandatory as per application
Division 1 Registered Nurse with current practising certificate
A current Victorian Working with Children Check
A current Victorian Driver¿s License and car
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
Integrity: Committed to the best interests of children and families; inspires trust.
Specialist Expertise.
Competency and experience in clinical nursing assessment, and ability to work as a sole health professional in a specialist school.
Demonstrated expertise in children and adolescent public/school health, health promotion or developmental paediatric desirable.
Demonstrated experience in effective client record management, activity recording, assessment and care management.
Marra School is a brand-new dual-mode special school based in the NWVR in Kalkallo. The school is due to open day one of term 1 in 2026, for students with a mild-profound intellectual disability, aged 5 to 18 years old. The initial capacity will be for 148 students, moving towards a peak enrolment of 250 students.
The school has been designed to help meet increasing enrolment demand from a growing local population. It will help students get high quality education close to home. The school will comprise of two learning neighbourhoods, an administration and library building, and a multi-purpose building including rooms for music, drama, food tech and fitness. There will also be dedicated outdoor spaces including hard courts, play spaces, a sports field and staff car parking.
Marra School is a fully inclusive environment, with the students, families, staff and school at the heart of this vibrant community. We are looking for highly motivated staff who understand the complex needs of our incredible students and who embrace the school motto Strength in diversity. The school vision Aspirational education ensuring wellbeing and learning growth for all students also partner with our three school values of Bravery, Resilience and Respect. Staff at Lockerbie will need to demonstrate these three values in their educational approach ensuring that they act with kindness, compassion and integrity and are willing to see beyond the barriers often in place for our students.
We are looking to appoint a School Nurse to support the medical needs of our wonderful students. We would also welcome applications from people wishing to work in a part time capacity. Please state this in your cover letter.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this great opportunity, please contact the Principal, Lindsey Delooze for more information: [email protected]