Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1532027
KSC1 Qualification in social work, psychology or a relevant community health or welfare fields
KSC2 Understanding of common approaches, policies, programs and research relating to student wellbeing
KSC3 Demonstrated experience in the coordination of Mental Health services and the provision of information, support and consultation
KSC4 Demonstrated ability to build relationships with, and provide suitable support for a highly diverse, multicultural community
KSC5 Demonstrated ability to engage with all sectors of the school community including students, teachers, families and community organisations
KSC6 Well developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills
KSC7 Capacity to work as part of a collaborative team and contribute significantly to the achievements of the team
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.
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
This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.
Dallas Brooks Community Primary School is a place that both encourages and enables professional learning , effective teamwork and inclusiveness within purpose designed facilities reflecting a 21st century educational approach to teaching and learning including the provision of open flexible learning areas.
The K-6 learning environment of Dallas Brooks Community Primary School emphasizes the acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills within an orderly and technology rich environment. Sporting excellence, the Performing Arts and community partnerships have a strong focus within our new school with extensive programs catering for preschool education through to adult education.
Dallas Brooks Community Primary School is a Microsoft Showcase School and a DET New Pedagogies and Deep Learning School. The school is currently exploring the opportunities for student voice through Science and Technology (Robotics and Makers Programs).
In 2022, Dallas Brooks Community Primary School has an enrolment of 415 primary school students with 120 children enrolled in preschool programs. The school operates onsite 3 year old and 4 year old Kindergarten Programs and Playgroups for children up to 3 years of age. The Community Hub enables families to be connected to playgroups, adult education and working in partnership with the Wellbeing team at the school.
The school community represents a diverse range of socio-economic, cultural, religious and language backgrounds. Twenty six different ethnic groups are represented with the majority of students from language backgrounds other than English, the largest community groups being Arabic and Turkish speaking.
Our families value education and our students have a positive attitude towards school and learning. The school involves parents in school life, both within and outside classrooms. The school works with other educational and welfare groups in cooperative networks. The school is widely connected to Hume, Moreland Councils, Banksia Gardens, Dallas Neighbourhood House, Meadows Heights Learning Centre and the Northern Schools Early Years Cluster.
School Vision: For all students to be literate, numerate, creative, safe and happy.
eLearning Vision: To actively engage the school learning community in authentic learning projects to develop responsible global citizens