Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Gippsland - South Gippsland
Reference: 1546469
At Leongatha Secondary College, we believe every student has the ability to achieve personal excellence. Guided by our motto, "Excellence in Education", we are committed to providing engaging, inclusive, and challenging learning opportunities that enable all students to thrive. Our work is underpinned by our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Growth, which shape our culture, relationships, and approach to learning.
Located in the heart of rural Gippsland within the vibrant Leongatha Education Precinct, Leongatha Secondary College is a highly regarded co-educational school with a proud history spanning more than 100 years. With approximately 640 students enrolled, we provide a supportive learning environment that balances academic achievement with student wellbeing, personal development, and strong community connections.
Surrounded by rolling hills, productive farmland, and the beautiful South Gippsland coastline, Leongatha offers the best of regional living. It is a welcoming and family-friendly community, providing an excellent environment to live, work, and raise a family.
Our VisionWe inspire, empower, and support students to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. We foster a culture where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning, show respect for themselves and others, contribute positively to their community, and embrace opportunities for growth.
Curriculum and Learning CultureOur comprehensive and inclusive curriculum caters for a broad range of interests, abilities, and future pathways. From academic studies to vocational and alternative learning programs, our offerings are designed to be engaging, relevant, and accessible to all learners.
At the centre of our approach is a commitment to developing confident, capable, and resilient young people. Through high-quality teaching and personalised learning, students are supported to become respectful and responsible learners who are prepared to adapt, contribute, and succeed in an ever-changing world. We encourage students to embrace challenge, reflect on their progress, and continually strive for growth.
Our Team and EnvironmentOur staff are collaborative, reflective, and dedicated educators who work together to ensure every student is known, valued, and supported. We foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional learning, providing opportunities for mentoring, coaching, leadership development, and professional growth.
Teachers work within faculty-based teams and are supported by Learning Specialists who provide guidance, mentoring, and instructional coaching. Staff regularly engage in inquiry cycles focused on improving student learning and wellbeing outcomes.
We are proud of our comprehensive student support programs, including academic mentoring, careers education, and wellbeing services, which help students develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed for success both at school and beyond.
Community and ConnectionCommunity is at the heart of Leongatha Secondary College. We value strong partnerships with families, local organisations, and the wider community, recognising that student success is strengthened through collaboration. We foster a culture of belonging where every student feels safe, supported, respected, and connected.
Through our shared commitment to Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Growth, we create an environment where students are encouraged to contribute positively, build meaningful relationships, and develop into active and engaged members of society.
SC1. Demonstrated capacity to contribute to the development and implementation of proactive and preventative programs for students that support their wellbeing, engagement and agency.
SC2. Proven ability and experience in coordinating the response to complex, high-pressure situations addressing behavioural and wellbeing issues, involving students and school community.
SC3. Demonstrated skills and experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with students, setting limits and assisting young people to meet behavioural expectations.
SC4. High level of communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with students, staff, parents and other members of the community and an ability to develop collaborative working relationships and participate effectively in a team environment.
SC5. Highly developed organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently, utilise effective time management strategies, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
Monday to Friday during school terms
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.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (SEAO)
JUNIOR SCHOOL - INCLUDES YEAR LEVEL COORDINATION
The Student Engagement & Administration Officer (SEAO) - Junior School will actively engage with a broad range of stakeholders to support the development and maintenance of a positive climate for learning at Leongatha Secondary College.
The SEAO will work closely with students, the Wellbeing Team, Sub-School Coordination Team and broader staff body to support a focus on upholding behavioural, attendance and uniform standards. This work will also involve working closely with some disadvantaged and at-risk students to see that appropriate support and interventions are in place for them to achieve their full learning potential.
The SEAO will also work to support key administrative functions within the junior school, including, but not limited to the maintenance of student records, development of student support plans and creation of content to support the promotion of the college¿s Effective Learner Traits. A strong level of ICT skills will be required to execute these tasks, including the ability to utilise the Google Suite, databases and learning management systems.
The SEAO will be required to work proactively and will take direction and gain support directly from the Assistant Principal - Junior School.
Specific Responsibilities include:
Building Capacity and Culture:
Building Student Capacity:
Administration:
Child Safety:
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