Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
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Location Profile
At Sandringham College, our staff are our greatest asset. We are seeking educators who are passionate about teaching, committed to continuous improvement, and eager to be part of a supportive and ambitious team. If you're motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting impact, grow professionally, and contribute to a school striving to be among the very best in Victoria.
Sandringham College is on a journey to become a leading state secondary school in explicit teaching and knowledge-rich curriculum. We foster a positive, professional environment where teamwork, innovation, and evidence-based practices are central to our culture. Our commitment to instructional coaching and high-quality professional learning ensures that every staff member is empowered to thrive as an outstanding educator.
What We Offer
* The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students and colleagues
* A collaborative, forward-thinking staff culture that values professional learning, teaching excellence, and a strong sense of belonging
* Opportunities to shape a knowledge-rich curriculum and whole school VTLM 2.0 based pedagogy
* Ongoing professional development, instructional coaching, and leadership mentoring
* A supportive community of educators committed to shared growth and continuous learning
* Strong leadership with a clear vision who value both staff and student voice.
School Profile
Sandringham College is a vibrant, co-educational government school located in Melbourne¿s bayside area. Serving students from Years 7 to 12, the College operates across two closely situated campuses: the Bluff Road Campus (Years 7 to 8) and the Holloway Road Campus (Years 9 to12).
With an enrolment of over 1100 students, we offer an inclusive learning environment that celebrates academic achievement and is committed to developing young people of great character using School Wide Positive Behaviours for learning (SWPB) as a framework.
We offer a wide range of academic and co-curricular programs tailored to the diverse needs and interests of our students. Our senior campus delivers a comprehensive VCE program alongside a successful VCE Vocational Major pathway. At our 7¿8 campus, students can engage in enhancement programs such as SEAL (Select Entry Accelerated Learning) and specialist academies in Sport, Art, and Dance.
While we are in a relatively affluent area, our student community reflects a broad socio-economic spectrum. Approximately 15% of families receive CSEF or Youth Allowance, and we take great pride in our inclusive approach to learning and wellbeing.
Our Vision
Academic excellence and young people of great character.
Our Values
Excellence Integrity Respect Creativity Community
Selection Criteria
SC1 Provide evidence of high level organisational, written and communication skills in a team environment and the ability to prioritise tasks to work within specified timelines
SC2 Demonstrated ability to to prepare materials for scientific experiments in biology, chemistry and physics in accordance with curriculum requirements
SC3 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position
SC4 Demonstrated capacity to show initiative in the provision of a broad range of supports to teachers and students as required in accordance with guidelines and accepted practice
SC5 Demonstrated commitment to inclusive education and a capacity to work within the broader school community
Role
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
* Preparation and setup of equipment for classes
* Clear away equipment and materials after use and check that they are maintained in a safe, clean and ready to use condition
* Maintaining supplies of PPE ¿and ensuring the regular washing/dry cleaning of lab coats
* Trialling of experiments when required
* Advise and assist teachers/student teachers when choosing and running practical activities
* Perform routine clerical and administration duties as required
* Liaise with service providers when necessary
* Maintain accurate records of stock
* Maintain equipment in and out of the classroom and advise the Science Domain Leader of equipment that is in need of maintenance
* Ordering and collection of materials and equipment from outside the College
* Assist with the cleaning and maintenance of the Science rooms, breakout room and preparation areas
* Participation in and assisting with whole school activities, including Science.
* Assistance with camps as required
* Organise laboratory equipment and materials for science classes, trialling experiments and suggesting alternative technical methods as appropriate.
* Maintain an equitable system of laboratory equipment and materials distribution across all science classes.
* Maintain science storage and preparation areas in an organised fashion and in accordance with Health and Safety Guidelines, ensuring that these areas are secure from unauthorised access.
* Maintain adequate supplies of chemicals, biological supplies and other equipment and materials.
* Prepare chemical solutions, dissection materials and other laboratory reagents in accordance with Health and Safety Guidelines.
* Provide assistance to teachers, in practical classes, as required.
* Provide care of animals and plants within the science area, and maintenance of their designated space.
* Collect and maintain living specimens (in accordance with regulations), collect off campus scientific and field samples as required
* Assist with the Science Domain budget and submissions preparation and liaise with Domain Leader to ensure records are up to date.
* Provide support to primary school science and technology promotion initiatives including preparation of rooms for orientation days and major science events
* Assist with Science curriculum planning and excursions
* Maintain, service and repair laboratory apparatus and equipment.
* Carry out regular chemical and equipment checks and assist with annual science stocktake.
* Prepare solutions, stain & media for use in the laboratory
* Liaise with organisations & industries for the purpose of acquiring resources
* Liaise with local schools to share resources
* Be an active member of a professional association relevant to the duties of the profession
* Undertake cleaning tasks within the Science area
* Encourage effective implementation of experiments in the classroom, through experimental preparation that is structured specifically to suit the type of experiment and the number of students working in each group
* Provide teacher assistance and where necessary instruction for use of electronic equipment such as TV¿s
* Liaise with Domain Leader to ensure the materials and equipment register is up to date
* Liaise with Domain Leader to ensure that records are up to date
* Label chemicals for storage and classroom use
* Liaison with Teachers and Students
* Other tasks as directed by the Principal
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:
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
This vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.
Applications close Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
28 January 2026