Overview Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2 Occupation: Education and training Location: Gippsland - Wellington Reference: 1520876 Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated experience in general building and grounds maintenance.
* Practical skills across a range of maintenance tasks appropriate to a school setting.
* Demonstrated ability to show initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
* Capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team and maintain positive working relationships.
* Strong work ethic with a positive and proactive approach.
* Demonstrated commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
Role 4 hours per 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. 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 Facilities Maintenance
* Complete basic maintenance tasks on school buildings and grounds
* Ensure mandated facilities checklists are completed and reviewed in line with DET procedures
* Follow all OH&S requirements
* Evaluate and select equipment and materials and make recommendations to school leadership
* Coordinate the purchase of equipment and material in line with DET procurement rules
Health and Safety
* Ensure school grounds and facilities are safe for students, staff, and visitors.
* Identify and report hazards, damage, or safety risks promptly.
* Follow Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and safe work practices.
* Maintain safe storage and handling of tools, chemicals, and equipment.
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 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
Location Profile Cowwarr Primary School is situated approximately 186km east of Melbourne and 28km (26mins) North-East of Traralgon in the Latrobe Valley and 38km (30mins) west of Sale in Gippsland and resides in the Wellington Shire district. The town and surrounding area have an approximate population of 400. Cowwarr Primary School is in the heart of Gippsland ¿The Middle of Everywhere¿, in the small town of Cowwarr. As a small school, we foster a close-knit, family-like atmosphere where students learn, grow, and play together in a supportive and nurturing environment. At Cowwarr, we embrace the belief that \"Together Everyone Achieves More.\" The school was established in 1877, and it has 24 students currently enrolled for. Our student enrolment fluctuates each year, ranging between 19 and 28 students over the past three years. The teaching team includes a full-time teaching Principal, one full-time teacher, and two part-time teachers who lead specialist and tutoring programs across the school. Our staff is further supported by a part-time Bursar (0.6) and four part-time Integration Aides (ranging from 0.2 to 0.8 FTE). In mid-2021, a new school building was completed, featuring two classrooms, a general-purpose room, and a gallery equipped with modern technology to enhance our existing outdoor learning space and fully equipped kitchen (Cowfé). The school grounds include a spacious playground, sandpit, cubby house, vegetable garden, hot house, and a variety of fruit trees. Students at Cowwarr Primary School have access to weekly specialist programs in the Arts, STEM, and Physical Education. As part of the Sale Rural Cluster, our students benefit from collaborative opportunities, including participation in the MARC Van program and involvement in various sporting, social, and educational activities with other schools in the cluster throughout the year. At Cowwarr, we view education as a collaborative partnership between the school, students, and families. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, safe, and inclusive learning environment that empowers students to develop their agency, voice, and self-esteem. Our goal is to ensure that each student:
* Becomes a motivated, curious, and independent learner.
* Works towards and achieves personalised learning goals.
* Develops leadership skills to be a positive and contributing member of the school and wider community.
* Strengthens decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
We believe that positive, quality relationships are essential to the success of our students. These relationships built with students, their families, and the broader community help create learning environments where self-worth, confidence, independence, cooperation, and connectedness can flourish. The core values that guide the actions and behaviours of the Cowwarr School community are:
* Respect: For oneself, others, and the environment.
* Responsibility: For actions and their consequences.
* Resilience: The perseverance to overcome challenges and achieve personal goals.
* Self-Belief: Confidence in the future and the belief that individuals can achieve their goals.
Cowwarr Primary School is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where all students are empowered to reach their full potential. Trust, respect, and valuing others are fundamental beliefs that underpin our educational philosophy. Our students develop a strong sense of belonging to the Cowwarr Team, where they are motivated to embrace learning, achieve personal excellence, and develop holistically, socially, emotionally, and physically. We are committed to delivering high-quality education through consistent teaching practices across the school. The success of Cowwarr Primary School is the result of a collective effort involving staff, students, parents, and the community. Together, we strive to create an inclusive, caring, and intellectually stimulating environment where all students can thrive. At Cowwarr, we are a TEAM, and Together Everyone Achieves More. Applications close Sunday 29 March Posted 16 March 2026