Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference:
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, (Compass and Cases21) 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
* Promoting School activities to the community through the newsletter and social media.
* 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.
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
* This position is for a full-time employee, starting at 8.15am and finishing at 4.15pm.
* Experience with Cases21 and Compass would be preferable but not essential.
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
Location Profile
White Hills Primary school is located on the northeastern edge of Bendigo, four kilometres from the city centre. The original school opened in 1877, but moved to the current site after construction of a new school was completed in 1985. The school consists of the main building that contains 13 permanent classrooms, two art spaces and maker spaces (shared spaces between groups of classrooms) a refurbished staff space and new school library. The school has four relatively new relocatable classrooms and two older portable buildings and a dedicated staff car park.
White Hills Primary School¿s vision is to create a safe community that provides meaningful learning and growth. Our school endeavours to develop independent, confident children and foster a community that values lifelong learning, connections, inclusivity and wellbeing. Our school values (Resilience, Responsibility, Respect and Aspire) and five key actions drive our vision: Professional Growth and Quality Teaching, Building Community, celebrating individuality, High Expectations and fostering a Kind Supportive Community.
Our school motto is `Educating for the Future¿, in which we endeavor to instill the essential toolkit all our students need for our diverse world. We aim to create calm and creative classrooms in which students can actively participate in all aspects of the curriculum. The philosophy of our school is firmly based on the belief that the best educational outcomes are achieved when students, staff and families work together to ensure the social, physical, emotional and intellectual development needs of students are met.
We have a current enrolment of 585 students; 55 students with English as an Additional Language and 39 students identified as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We have 28 classrooms comprising of an average of four classes for each year level from Foundation to Grade 6 with an average class size of 20.5 students.
We employ over 70 full and part time staff, providing a broad range of experiences and skills from first year graduates to very experienced teachers and dedicated Education Support staff. Our specialist subjects include Visual Arts, Performing Arts/Music, Physical Education, STEM, Library, and Chinese Language & Culture. The breakdown of our current staff profile is as follows:
* Executive Team (Principal, 2 Assistant Principals, 1 Leading Teacher
* 4 Learning Specialists
* 24 full-time classroom teachers
* 18 part-time teaching staff (classroom and specialist teachers)
* 18 integration aides (mix of contract and casual)
* 3 part-time EAL support staff
* 4 wellbeing staff (1 full-time, 3 part-time)
* 1 full-time Business Manager and three office staff
Our play spaces incorporate a large oval, two large shade-cloth protected adventure playgrounds, two shade-cloth protected sand pits, covered basketball and netball courts and a sports shed. These areas provide a venue for all weather outdoor physical education, sport and assembly purposes.
The Department of Education¿s 2.0 Victorian Teaching and Learning Model and the High Impact Teaching and Wellbeing Strategies define our pedagogical approach, and guide the development of our learning experiences, curriculum documentation and our assessment and reporting approaches.
Student Enrichment is provided through programs including Reading Club, a variety of lunchtime clubs (such as sport games, board games, Pilates, mindfulness, choir and gardening club, tech club), swimming, camps, Interschool Sports, along with opportunities to participate in a variety of Mathematical, Literacy competitions, STEM and Chinese competitions.
The school is supported by an active School Council, Parent & Friends Team and by the wider community. We recognise the value of seeking and maintaining strong community connections. We promote and encourage the active involvement of parents and community volunteers to support the running of the school, and the attainment of our teaching and learning goals for our students.
Additional information for potential applicants is available on the school¿s website at www. or by contacting the school on
Applications close Sunday 8 March 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
23 February 2026