Overview Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2 Occupation: Administration Location: Hume - Wodonga Reference: 1518479 Location Profile Shepparton Flexible Learning Centre is a campus of Wodonga Senior Secondary College and is also one of four flexible learning centres that form the Northeast Victoria Flexible Learning Network. The Northeast Victoria Flexible Learning Network has centres in Wodonga, Benalla, Seymour and Shepparton with combined student enrolments over 400 in 2017. We believe that all young people should be able to thrive in mainstream school however we know that for a small percentage of students this is not always possible. Our Flexible Learning Centres provide educational opportunities for young people who have disengaged from school or where a mainstream school learning environment is seen to be inappropriate to meet the young person¿s needs.
We believe that most young people would like to be attending an educational setting and learning. We have a further strong belief that ¿students will give the best that they have got¿, in other words, if they could do better at school, they would. The intention of our Flexible Learning Centres is to re-introduce students to learning to the extent that they are able to be successful, to build upon these successes, to develop their learning potential and plan for a successful adult pathway.
The background of students at our Flexible Learning Centres is diverse but they have in common the experience of trauma in their lives through for example, violence, family breakdown and associated mental health issues. Often young people may have not engaged in learning as a result of chronic anxiety, depression or specific learning or language difficulties.
Young people seeking enrolment at one of our Flexible Learning Centres will usually be connected with a range of mental health, child protection or youth workers and have been disconnected for some time from schools and teachers. Our Flexible Learning Centres provide the opportunity for young people to reconnect with teachers and learning.
The programs are centred around a developmentally responsive personalised learning and pathway plan with a focus on the development of literacy, numeracy, social development, pursuing student¿s interests and the development of a career pathway through planned skill development and carefully managed workplace experiences.
Prior to enrolment at one of our Flexible Learning Centres the student attends a series of meetings that enable our staff to better understand the young person in a case managed approach alongside parents, carers and other professionals. This gradual process also allows the student time to become accustomed to the school and teachers and to become aligned with the school values and processes.
This intake process is designed to ensure that when the young person starts at one of our Flexible Learning Centres they are prepared and ready to focus on learning. 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 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. Role 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
* Provide routine clerical or other administrative support responsibilities including general telephone, front office enquiries, mail deliveries, assisting with stock control, supporting organisation of meetings, receiving and initial processing of standard paperwork
* Maintain, enter and retrieve data from the schools IT systems, such as the school's records system, including computerised student, staff and school records
* Maintain and update office records, enrolment data, diary records, and basic written records
* Support or coordinate the preparation of standard routine internal and external communication according to school procedures (e.g. form letters, newsletters)
* Source basic data or factual information from given sources to support school administrative functions, e.g. books, reports, manuals, catalogues, tables, forms, etc.
* Coordinate the delivery of administrative services within the school
* In consultation with the principal, determine and manage work priorities within the school office
* Develop and implement strategies to ensure effective administration procedures
* Coordinate the implementation of requisitioning, purchasing and issuing procedures
* Manage client reception and office operations
* Liaise with school staff in regard to support requirements
* Coordinate staff timetabling
* Undertakes VASS and/or VET administration support
* Supports the first aid facilities and assists in delivering first aid to students
Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. This role is an identified position available doe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. Conformation of Indigenous status of applicants may be requested. 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 This position is available to eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples interested in undertaking the Aspiring Koorie Teachers (AKT) Now program. AKT Now supports candidates to work in Education Support and/or teaching paraprofessional roles while completing formal qualifications. To learn more, visit AKT Now Program. Candidates participating in the AKT Now program are required to be actively engaged in one of the two study options during their employment:
* Vocational Education Pathway: Candidates must be willing to undertake a Certificate IV in School Based Education Support course of study.
* Higher Education Pathway: Candidates must already be studying an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) qualification at the level of:
o third or fourth year of an undergraduate degree
o be engaged in postgraduate ITE qualification
o and undertaking a minimum of 50% equivalent full-time study load at the time of assessment.
Participants will be employed in a Victorian government school under a fixed-term contract for up to 2 years, receive wrap-around support from cultural mentors to assist with completing their studies. Eligibility To be eligible, applicants must:
* Identify as Koorie (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander).
* Be a Victorian resident.
* Meet the specific requirements for either the Vocational Education or Higher Education pathways as outlined above.
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 http:///hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Applications close Sunday 8 March Posted 23 February 2026