Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1544525
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including 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 and other school staff in respect to the work area.
SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Monday to Friday 8.30 to 3.30
An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
A role at this range may include:
An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.
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
Mornington Special Developmental School (SDS) is a dedicated specialist school providing a warm, welcoming and inclusive learning environment for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities from across the Mornington Peninsula.
Located in Mornington, Victoria, our school provides opportunities for integration, shared learning and strong connections with the local community. We are a small, safe and family-friendly school, with learning groups supported by a teacher and Education Support staff member and class sizes averaging 6 to 7 students.
The school secured a $6.769 Million grant for a complete rebuild and reopened in term 3, 2025. The new and modern purpose-built facilities include dedicated junior, middle and senior learning areas. A state-of-the-art food technology room, specialist art and music spaces and a large multipurpose room. Our grounds include a full-sized basketball court, bike path, landscaped playgrounds, regulation and sensory bird's nest swings, and a sensory garden with fragrant plants and a vegetable patch. The school continues its work to enhance these areas, with plans for a new junior and middle/senior play areas to commence in the 2027 school year.
Mornington SDS is committed to empowering every student to learn, develop their skills and achieve success, enabling them to take their rightful place in the community. Strong partnerships between families and staff, supported by open and effective communication, are central to our approach.
We also offer an Early Education Program for children aged 2 years 8 months to 5 years, providing play-based opportunities for socialisation, integration and learning through exploration.
Working at Mornington SDS:
Students attend daily from 9.00 am - 3.00 pm
Each class is supported by a teacher and Education Support staff member.
Class sizes range from four to seven students.
Staff are supported by a multidisciplinary team, including a speech pathologist, occupational therapist and psychologist. Additional tiered support is accessed through our Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader and Mental Health Practitioner.
Please click on the link to view our school webpage: https://www.morningtonsds.vic.edu.au/