Disability Inclusion Learning - Education Support
Department of Education Victoria – Warrnambool VIC
8d ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria
At Warrnambool College, we believe every student should thrive. Our purpose-driven approach is centred on improving educational outcomes for all learners backed by a strong foundation of respect, resilience, and relationships.
As a member of our team, you will be part of a vibrant learning environment that fosters academic excellence, student wellbeing, and meaningful community connection.
Our Values
We live and model our core values every day: Respect, Resilience and Relationships. These values are embedded in our curriculum, student support systems, and our whole-school approach.
About the School
Set in parkland in eastern Warrnambool, our College serves a diverse student population from both regional and rural areas. With over 1,100 students and 150+ staff, our school community is inclusive, supportive, and forward thinking. We offer a wide range of programs including:
- SEAL (Select Entry Accelerated Learning)
- Sporting Pathways Program (SPP)
- Vocational Education & Training (VET)
- Innovative Years 7-10 programs (Elev8, PhoeniX)
- Specialist Academies in sport, music, arts, and more.
Our facilities, teaching methods, and leadership structure support both staff and student success, while maintaining a strong focus on wellbeing and child safety.
Our dedicated wellbeing team includes counsellors, mental health practitioners, a school nurse, a speech pathologist, and the 'Big Life' program facilitator. We operate a vertical structure with strong pastoral care and wellbeing frameworks, ensuring every student has the support they need to succeed.
A Culture of Opportunity
We empower students to explore, achieve, and grow through:
- Academic and vocational pathways
- Performing and visual arts
- Competitive sports and public speaking
- International language and cultural tours
- Leadership and enrichment opportunities
We celebrate student success across academic, cultural, and sporting fields, locally, statewide, and nationally.
Family & Community Engagement
We believe education is a partnership. Communication with families is a priority, and we actively involve parents through Compass, school events, and participation on our College Council. If you are ready to contribute to a school where values guide vision and every student has the opportunity to thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
Warrnambool College is committed to child safety and promoting the wellbeing of all children. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Selection Criteria
SC1: Demonstrated capacity to contribute to and maintain supportive and safe learning environments.
SC2: Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment (spoken and written notes).
SC3: Professional knowledge relevant to the position, e.g. how to engage with students and how to support learning and teaching.
SC4: Demonstrated capacity to engage professionally and collaboratively with colleagues and the school community.
SC5: A commitment to engage in professional learning.
Role
Attendance is not required during the holiday period.
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:
- Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
- Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
- Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
- Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.
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
Responsibilities may include:
- Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines
- Supports communication between teachers and parents
- Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities
- Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting
- Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information
- Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure
- Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting
- Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co-ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs
- Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance
- Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Diversity and Inclusion
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 *******@education.vic.gov.au
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.
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
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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
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