Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Principal and assistant principal
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
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Location Profile
Mernda Central College Overview
Mernda Central P-12 College operates under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. Through this model, the College has been financed, designed, and constructed by the private sector to meet high contractual standards. This allows our Principal and teaching staff to focus on what matters most, student learning while asset management is handled externally.
Located at 70 Breadalbane Avenue in Mernda, within the City of Whittlesea, our College caters to students from Prep to Year 12. Our state-of-the-art facilities reflect modern educational design, offering adaptable and functional spaces that support active, student-centred learning.
Mernda Central College offers a seamless educational journey from Prep through to Year 12. The school is structured into four sub-schools to support students at every stage of their development:
* Junior School: Prep to Year 4
* Middle School: Years 5 to 7
* Aspire: Years 8 to 9
* Senior School: Years 10 to 12
Our College is committed to delivering the highest quality education for the young people of Mernda. Students are at the heart of everything we do. They engage in stimulating, relevant, and inspiring learning experiences designed to spark a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of community connection. We maintain high expectations for all students and staff.
Inspirational teaching and quality learning are the cornerstones of Mernda Central College. Our dedicated staff support and challenge students to reach their full potential in a safe and engaging environment. Teachers work collaboratively within Learning Communities, embracing shared responsibility for all students and offering flexible teaching approaches that meet individual learning needs. Our teaching practices reflect 21st-century learning, with a focus on ICT-rich environments and personalised learning.
The College is recognised for its exemplary programs and is a leader in areas such as STEM, sport, literacy, numeracy, Japanese, visual arts, performing arts, and music. Our neighbouring aquatic centre, operated by Kings Swim, offers students access to a comprehensive swimming program through a high-quality facility.
Our curriculum and teaching strategies are designed to encourage students to aim high, take pride in their work, and strive for excellence.
Student leadership is a valued part of college life. Leadership opportunities are available across all year levels, supported by training and development programs. Students are encouraged to take initiative, contribute their voice, and help shape the future of the College.
Designed as a community hub, Mernda Central College fosters strong partnerships with the YMCA and Downer to provide shared facilities and community programs. The relationships between staff, students, families, and the wider community are a key strength of the College. Parent involvement in school life is highly valued and contributes significantly to the success of our learning community.
Our Vision
Mernda Central College empowers all members of the college community to aim high, show respect, behave safely, and value our community.
Our Mission
* Provide opportunities for all members to work collaboratively in accessing a seamless, personalised, and innovative education.
* Build a safe and supportive learning environment where all members are challenged and inspired to pursue their interests and achieve their full potential.
* Operate as a community hub to foster connected, curious, and tolerant global citizens.
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating a specific education support function.
SC2 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.
SC3 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position
SC 4 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management in respect to the work area.
SC 5 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
SC 6 Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within teams in order to drive the vision of a workplace.
Role
Monday to Friday - 8.00am - 4.00pm
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
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.
Responsibilities
* Model College values and culture for all members of the College staff and community
* Perform high and timely standard of administrative duties to support the College Principal and Deputy Principal
* Provide high quality document preparation support, using a number of different software programs within a timely manner
* Organisation of meeting schedule, agenda and minutes
* Attend and assist Executive and Leadership Teams
* Documentation of minutes of College Principal class meetings and any other meetings as directed by College Principal/Deputy Principal
* Effectively collaborate College data as directed by the College Principal and Deputy Principal
* Effectively proof read official College documents from the Principal and Deputy Principal, by checking for inaccuracies such as spelling, punctuation and spacing etc
* Maintain and retrieve data from the school's computer system
* Prepare correspondence according to school procedures (e.g., sending out form letters)
* Prepare inventories, requisitions and documents
* Maintain and update written records and College Principal & Deputy Principal¿s filing
* Effectively draft letters and emails as directed by the College Principal and Deputy Principal in a timely manner
* Maintain and effectively communicate College Principal & Deputy Principal¿s calendar/diary appointments scheduled.
* Provide administrative support to external service providers as required.
* Provide required level of administrative support for school events, functions and projects.
* Support and attend after hours college events as requested by College Principal and Deputy Principal
* Maintain a professional representation of the College Principal, Deputy Principal, as an Executive Team member and College staff member
* Assist administration staff members as directed by the Business Manager
* All duties must be held with the upmost of professionalism and confidentiality
* To uphold the child safety standards as outlined in our Child Safety policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct
* Other duties as requested by the College Principal and Business Manager
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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
Child Safe Standards
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:
DE Values
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:
Other Information
* All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
* Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
* A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
* Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
Conditions of Employment
* All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
* Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
* A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
* Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
Applications close Monday 8 September 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
26 August 2025