Overview Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3 Occupation: Education and training Location: Gippsland - Baw Baw Reference: 1521420 Location Profile Newborough Primary School¿s vision statement building happy learners, reaching their full potential in a safe and respectful environment, is immersed in all aspects of our school and school community. Our school values are Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be a Learner. We teach our students how to develop the knowledge and skills to become successful and thrive in all their life endeavours. We understand that all learners are different and require different support and instruction to achieve their goals. All staff at the school, not only the teachers, focus on where each of the students are currently achieving and how we can support them to get to the next step in their learning. This focus is vital for their academic growth and is equally important for their social and emotional wellbeing. With the support of the Wellbeing Team, the staff can assist students in all aspects of their schooling life. Enjoying being at school is just as important as academic growth. Our priority is to have happy students who love learning. Selection Criteria 1. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with students, including those with additional needs, to support learning and wellbeing 2. Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other staff to support student outcomes. 3. Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills when engaging with students, staff, and the wider school community 4. Ability to provide support in a wellbeing role, including promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation 5. Organisational skills and ability to manage time and tasks effectively 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
* Manage the design and production of school publications and documents.
* Provide professional student support services, e.g. therapist and psychological and counselling services.
* Provide strategic advice on specific support services and their impact on students, school curriculum and services.
* Manage the use of and access to school resource and reference material.
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
Applications close Wednesday 1 April Posted 19 March 2026