Overview Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2 Occupation: Education and training Location: Grampians - Northern Grampians Reference: 1518394 Selection Criteria 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 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. Role This position will require the staff member to be in attendance for school terms only, working three five hour days a week 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. The role for this specific position is
* Is to supervise students in a Calming Room, under the direction of the Principal or the Assistant Principal. The purpose of our Calming Room is designed to help students de-escalate and emotionally reset when they feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stressed. This space will be inviting and equipped with tools that promote relaxation and self-regulation. The room will not be used for punishment but rather as a sanctuary for students to process their feelings and regain their composure.
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 as required.
* 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 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
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 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: https:///pal/child-safe-standards/policy 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: https:///pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview 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 http:///hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Location Profile Stawell Secondary College embraces the values of Participation, Aspiration, Inclusion, Resilience and Respect. The College serves Stawell and surrounding rural areas. Situated approximately 230 km west-north-west of Melbourne, on the Western Highway to Adelaide, Stawell has a population of approximately 6,000 people and is close to the world renowned Grampians National Park. Our school benefits from very strong connections to its community and works closely with its nine feeder primary schools, health agencies and other community services. Stawell Secondary College provides a comprehensive curriculum with a range of pathways to meet the interests and needs of its 345 students. Year 7 and 8 students study a comprehensive program based on the Victorian Curriculum; Years 9 to 10 enable increasing choice of subjects as student progress through the school or enrol from elsewhere. Years 11 and 12 pathways are tailored to student needs, via the Victorian Certificate of Education. Stawell Secondary College is particularly proud of its Chinese Language program and the links it provides to our primary schools in their delivery of a Chinese language programs. We are actively involved in the Victorian Young Leaders to China (VLYC) program. We are very proud of the successful trip to China for 30 students that we ran in 2024 and we are in the final stages of preparing another trip to China at the end of Term 3 2025 for another 26 students. The College introduced a one-to-one laptop program in 2012, and this has been successfully embedded throughout the school. The College has created the opportunity for staff to contribute to the development of an innovative curriculum that reflects 21st century technologies and a culture of collaboration, through Professional Learning Communities. Social and emotional learning is supported through a vertical home group structure for all students. There is a horizontal student management structure with a year level co-ordinator for each year level. There are also Sub-School managers that oversee the Junior and Senior sectors. All staff actively work to promote engagement and utilise restorative practice to re-engage students when necessary, and the College is in the first stages of the implementation of the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support framework. Student leadership is integral to the success of our school, and this is developed with student ambassadors, house leaders, school captains and bus-route leaders. Sport, music and various forms of competition are offered within the curriculum and can also be pursued as extra-curricular activities. Individuals and teams compete in a range of sports to state level, and several bands and ensembles perform for entertainment and competition. Instrumental music tuition is encouraged and can lead to a number of music certificates. Progressive recruitment of graduates has enabled the College to develop a balance between new and experienced teachers promoting a culture of positive mentoring relationships and the infusion of new ideas. Stawell Secondary College provides real opportunities for staff to play a leading role in school improvement. The College is currently engaged in the master-planning process and late in 2020 we were fortunate to open a new Science and Food Technology Building. We are currently working with the Victorian Schools Building Authority in the final steps of Stage 2 which sees the near completion of a new administration block and the re-development of our assembly hall into a new resource centre as well as an updated music & drama centre along with a modernised assembly hall. The final steps of this stage will see the re-development of our heritage building into general purpose classrooms and a well-being area along with beautiful landscaping of our grounds. Our website address is www.stawellsc.vic.edu.au Applications close Monday 9 March Posted 24 February 2026