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 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:
1. Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, ( ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
2. Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
3. Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles ( 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.
4. 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
5. Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines
6. Supports communication between teachers and parents
7. Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities
8. Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting
9. Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information
10. Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure
11. Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting
12. Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, 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
13. Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance
14. Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see ).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 801 or email on:
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 DE’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DE’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 DE values is available at:
Other Information
15. All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
16. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
17. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
18. 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 specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.
Location Profile
Ranfurly Primary School was founded in 1993 and is located in a developing residential area of Mildura. The school has a current population of approximately four hundred students; enrolment numbers have remained steady over the last few years. The school is aligned with a number of other local schools in the Primary Network.
The student population of 405 students is diverse providing a richness of cultural diversity making Ranfurly a unique and successful environment for learning. Our school offers comprehensive teaching and learning programs based around the Victorian Curriculum. The development of Literacy and Numeracy are priorities and programs have been developed to focus on these areas. At Ranfurly we limit class sizes to range from 17 to 23. The staffing profile of the school has a mix of graduates, accomplished and expert teachers. Specialist programs operate in visual arts, music/performing arts, physical education.
The explicit teaching of the development of student voice is an integral part of all curriculum delivery, and a variety of thinking tools and strategies are utilized throughout the teaching and learning program to promote student Meta-cognition. Children are being taught about how they learn, so that they understand that learning is a process that they can use to improve their own lives now and in the future. The You Can Do It Program forms a solid foundation for our comprehensive social competencies’ education, and special leadership programs equip senior students for the vital role they play within the leadership structure of the school.
Ranfurly provides a language program teaching students general Chinese (describes the Mandarin language spoken in Beijing) which promotes students’ capacity to experience and learn another culture/ language within our region and develops understandings about global citizenship.
The modern permanent buildings house 21 classrooms and are designed in such a way that allows flexible teaching groups to be utilised when appropriate. Additional relocatable classrooms provide extra learning spaces. The modern, well equipped library is the focal centre of the school as both a learning and resource centre. An Arts facility, gymnasium, computer lab and canteen complement the other facilities.
In 2022, students in all year levels have individual access to an iPad. There is also access to one class set of netbooks.
The School Council and Parents’ Club are very active and support the wide range of programs offered at the school and there is an emphasis on parental involvement and family activities. The school motto is RESPECT for others, PRIDE in ourselves and SAFETY for all, and this provides the basis for all aspects of student conduct. A priority of our Strategic Plan (2020-2023) is student well-being, which reflects a commitment to the individual development and personal well-being of all students and to a safe and caring environment.
The attractive and well-maintained grounds cover an area of approximately three and a half hectares with a frontage to Ontario Avenue and are fully landscaped. There is an oval, a cricket pitch, cricket nets, two basketball/netball courts, football and soccer goals and multiple play areas. The southern boundary adjoins Walnut Park, a two-hectare community parkland developed by Mildura Rural City Council.
Improved standards in literacy and numeracy and a continued emphasis on wellbeing are our ongoing priorities.