Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Loddon Mallee - Campaspe
Reference: 1550016
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.
[Attendance requirement for this position]
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.
Responsibilities may include:
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
WELCOME TO GIRGARRE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Girgarre Primary is in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, 10 minutes from Kyabram and 30 minutes from Shepparton. Our calm, safe, rural school caters for both children within the township of Girgarre and those from the surrounding district. The school is an important educational hub to the wider Girgarre community.
Teaching and learning
Girgarre Primary School currently has two classes: F-2 and a 3-6. Our instructional model emphasises the elements of teaching and learning, as per the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0. Small group work is utilised as much as possible to ensure that learning tasks meet the students¿ current educational needs. All students are provided with learning support or extension if this is necessary.
Our spacious learning environment has the latest technology with individual laptops provided for all students to use while at school. Our magnificent grounds provide space and plenty of scope for play.
In 2026, we do not charge school fees. In addition, all new students are provided with a free school shirt, hat and jumper on enrolment. All learning materials (including exercise books and stationery) are provided by the school.
Our staff and students
In 2026, we have 27 students with a similar number of students across both classrooms. We have 5 teachers (3.6 FTE, including the principal and classroom teachers) and are looking to add another part-time teacher to our teaching and learning team. In addition, we have four Education Support Officers (1.9 FTE) and a business manager (0.2 FTE). Visiting art and library teachers attend fortnightly. Our fantastic staff to student ratio enables staff to develop a strong understanding of the learning needs of all students and incorporate student interests into the classroom learning program. Our staff are highly trained in the latest, evidence-based practices, and we have both literacy and numeracy specialist teachers across our staffing team.
Extra-curricular activities
Our school provides a wide range of extra curricula activities. We run a comprehensive camping and excursion program which is highly subsidised by the school council. We participate in a wide-range of incursions throughout the year. We are regular attendees at ANZAC and Remembrance Day services in Girgarre and visit our neighbouring small schools throughout the year, ensuring that our smaller student body have all the opportunities and experiences that are available to students in a larger school. Lunch orders are available on Thursdays from the Gargarro Botanic Gardens Café.
A learning community
Our student-led Junior School Council provides a strong voice for the student body. Our hard-working School Council has a strong sense of pride in our school and takes an active role in the governance of the school, along with sourcing fundraising opportunities.
Girgarre Primary is a School Wide Positive Behaviour System school and was awarded the Silver award for our efforts in 2024 and 2025. This ideology underpins our behaviour model with our aim being to develop happy, resilient and competent learners focusing on respect for self, for others, for one¿s learning and for one¿s environment. Our ATOSS results have improved over the past three years and students report that they love attending school and the support that they receive.