Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 2, Range 6
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1530523
SC1 Demonstrated ability to manage complex infrastructure, capital works or facilities projects from planning through to completion, including project scheduling, risk management, procurement, contract administration and stakeholder reporting.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to efficiently monitor and manage project budgets within allocated funding parameters, ensuring compliance with financial policies, achieving value for money, and maintaining accurate financial reporting and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
SC3 Demonstrated technical knowledge and sound understanding of DET governance and guidelines, Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) regulatory requirements and compliance obligations relevant to school capital works and infrastructure projects with the ability to ensure projects meet all statutory, safety and departmental standards.
SC4 Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience liaising effectively with the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA), architects, builders, consultants, contractors, school leadership teams and administrative staff to facilitate project delivery, resolve issues and maintain positive working relationships.
SC5 Proven ability to coordinate multiple project activities and stakeholders simultaneously, providing leadership, strategic and operational advice and support to the school administration
An education support class position at level 2 will have a primary responsibility for the management of significant areas or functions within the school to support the educational services being provided to students. In exercising the responsibility an education support class position at level 2 will have the authority to make all significant decisions relating to the program, budget and staff relating to their area of designated responsibility within the framework of the school's strategic plan, policies and budget 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.
An education support class position at level 2 will contribute to the overall management of the school through involvement in policy formulation and decision making.
The School Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering school infrastructure projects from concept through to completion. The role works closely with school leadership, staff, government agencies, consultants, architects, builders, and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with all relevant Department and Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) requirements.
Key Responsibilities include:
Project Planning and Development
Stakeholder Engagement
Financial and Budget Management
Compliance and Governance
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
Lakeview Senior College
Lakeview Senior College is located in the rapidly developing suburb of Caroline Springs, approximately 20 kilometres west of Melbourne. It is a government secondary school educating students from Years 10 to 12. Most Lakeview Senior College graduates pursue further education in a range of tertiary settings while others undertake professional, business or trade related training and employment. The College has a student population of around 955 in 2023 which means an extensive selection of subjects at each year level is available to students. Hence, every student at Lakeview Senior College is able to undertake a learning pathway tailored to their individual needs. The College maintains a learning focussed environment based on high expectations of students in which academic excellence is promoted and celebrated.
Courses for Young Adults
Year 10 students at Lakeview study a broad range of subjects which best prepare them for the choices they face in their final 2 years of schooling. Year 11&12 students at Lakeview Senior College select either a VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) or VCE-VM course (Vocational Major). The choice between VCE and VCE-VM enables students to undertake a breadth of both academic and vocational training courses. Lakeview Senior College has formed successful partnerships with both the Melton and Brimbank Clusters of Schools which enables students to undertake a wider variety of VET (Vocational Education & Training) courses.
The courses offered at Lakeview Senior College facilitate the lifelong development and growth of students in an environment in which young adults can achieve and experience success and be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and desire to make worthwhile contributions to society.
In a rich setting, Lakeview Senior College was designed as a state of the art learning institution. All classrooms at Lakeview Senior College are equipped with modern Interactive Whiteboards to enable teachers to deliver engaging lessons to students and to promote more effective interactions amongst students. Our Sports centre contains a fully equipped gymnasium and students at Lakeview Senior College also benefit from access to shared community facilities such as a well-resourced Community Library and playing fields. These facilities are within walking distance of the College.
Learner-centred classrooms focussed on meeting individual learning needs through:
Flexible multi-use learning spaces with access to ICT facilities, to allow for cooperative and collaborative learning
The College has a strong focus on developing students to:
These practices are achieved through the strong relationships all staff built with students, teachers, and the local community. The College has strong links with the Shire of Melton and alliances with other schools in the locality, including sharing facilities such as the Community Civic Centre and Shire sports grounds. The College engages students and staff in environmentally sustainable practices such as the use of electronic communication systems. It also actively supports the wellbeing of students through preventative, proactive and genuinely individual programs and follow up meetings with families.