Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1479896
Join the Team at Karwan Primary School - We're Growing and We'd Love You to Grow with Us!
Karwan Primary School is in its third year, and we've already built something truly special. Our culture is positive, inclusive, and full of energy. You can feel it in every classroom, in the yard, and in every staffroom conversation. With over 800 students and 80 staff, we're proud of what we've created, and we're just getting started.
Located at 455 Bethany Road, Tarneit, Karwan Primary School is easily accessible from all directions. Whether you're driving from Melbourne's inner west, Geelong, the northern suburbs, or nearby areas like Altona, Point Cook, Truganina, Eynesbury, or Lara, getting here is a smooth and stress-free journey. We're well connected and easy to reach, which makes a real difference to your daily routine.
Our students are eager to learn, respectful, and engaged. They help create a calm and productive environment where working is genuinely enjoyable. Families at Karwan Primary School are strong partners in their children's learning and collaborate closely with staff to support success. Our Principal Class Team is highly visible and actively involved in the day-to-day life of the school, the're approachable, present in classrooms and the yard, and always ready to lend a hand. Teachers are passionate professionals who work together to provide the best possible education, and our Education Support Staff play a vital role in making sure every student feels supported, seen, and safe.
We value relationships, collaboration, and innovation and we are looking for someone who shares these values to join us in the role of Office Administration Assistant with First Aid responsibilities. The first impression visitors receive when they enter our school is incredibly important, whether they are students, families, or significant others. As the friendly face of Karwan Primary School, you will happily model our school's positive culture every day. Working directly under the Business Manager and alongside another Office Administration Assistant with First Aid responsibilities, you will complete greetings, administration duties, answer phone calls, check the school email, manage first aid requirements, administer medication, and complete any duties assigned by the Principal Class Team. This part-time position, working Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, calls for someone who can be a welcoming and calm presence in our front office.
At Karwan Primary School, we work hard while we're here, but we also believe in switching off at the end of the day. Your wellbeing matters to us. We know that when our staff feel supported and balanced, they're able to do their best work and that benefits everyone.
Our facilities reflect our commitment to quality education and care. The school includes flexible learning spaces, relocatable buildings, a full-size gymnasium, science and arts studios, and large, beautifully maintained outdoor areas. It's a great environment to work in, both inside and out.
If this sounds like the kind of place you'd thrive in or even if you're just a little bit curious, please apply!
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 - Friday 8:30am-3:30pm
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.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.