Overview Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2 Occupation: Education and training Location: Hume - Wodonga Reference: 1522050 Location Profile Geographical Context and Infrastructure Wodonga Senior Secondary College is a government year 10 to 12 co-education school in the local government area of Wodonga. The College is located 1km from central Wodonga on 7.84 hectares surrounded by residential housing. Wodonga is one of the fastest growing regional cities in Victoria with a population of 39,351. It is located 3 hours and 20 minutes from Melbourne on the Hume Hwy. Being a regional centre families can access social services, health, employment, art and culture. Families are also able to commute to Albury (7.8 kms) for work and leisure. Employment opportunities for parents and carers of student centre on Manufacturing, Health Care and Social Assistance, Public Administration, and Safety and Retail. Wodonga Senior Secondary College has exceptional, all abilities, access to high-quality facilities which meets the needs of our students and the wider community. The main building encompasses teaching and learning spaces for science, digital literacy, mathematics, literature, history and language. The College also offers industry standard learning spaces for trades, children services, hair and beauty, and hospitability. Students can also enjoy well equipped sporting and preforming arts centres. The Seymour, Shepparton, Benalla and Wodonga Flexible Learning Centres and Choice Wodonga are all campuses of Wodonga Senior Secondary College. These centres/program provide students who generally experience difficulties accessing mainstream school an educational pathway tailored to their often complex educational, social, developmental, psychological, health, legal or family situation. History and Enrolment Trends Wodonga Senior Secondary College was established in 2005-2006 through the regeneration of government secondary education in Wodonga. This initiative took the three existing secondary schools in the city to form one senior secondary college (10 to 12) and one Middle Years College with two campuses that specialise in the education of year 7, 8 & 9 students. Today, Wodonga Senior Secondary College and Wodonga Middle Years College work collaboratively to provide all students with every opportunity of success from 7 to Career. Student and Community Demographics The College currently has 1172 students. Over the last five years enrolment trends have increased. The majority of students transition from year 9 at Wodonga Middle Years College into year 10 at the Senior College. While 24 % of students are drawn from neighbouring communities (including New South Wales), Independent schools and Catholic College. The College serves a community with socially, economically and culturally diverse needs. It actively embraces, respects and promotes the uniqueness of all students. For 3.1% of students English is their additional language and 15.9% of students are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. The School Family Occupation (SFO) in 2018 was 0.6877. This has remained relatively consistent over the last 5 years. Staffing and Leadership Profiles The College benefits from the highly professional teaching and support staff. The majority 80% of teaching staff are highly experienced teachers. This blends well with a consistent flow of new teachers each year. The Executive Team at the Wodonga Senior Secondary College campus consists of 5 Principal Class focusing on high quality education for all students and continuous improvement. This team is supported by 17 leading teachers. There is an additional 5 principal class supporting the Flexible Learning Centres. The school is sustained by highly dedicated Education Support Staff 56. This includes laboratory technicians, Librarians, administrative staff, maintenance and grounds staff, IT assistants and trainees. The College has a strong commitment to the wellbeing of students and this is demonstrated through the four house leaders and assistant as well as a highly competent wellbeing team of social workers, Doctors in School program, Koorie Support mentor, Inclusion Support and a Defence Transition Mentor. Curriculum and Specialisation Wodonga Senior Secondary College has the broadest range of subject choices in the region across all subject areas. The College works with all students to design an individual pathway which provides them with every opportunity for success following their secondary education. In partnership with our external Registered Trained Organisations, the College delivers a diverse range of VET Subjects. The VET program within the College has a strong reputation within the College and the community. This can be attributed to the Industry professional teaching staff, high quality facilities and supportive placement host from industry. Students at the college have a wonderful opportunity to participate in and experience our global education programs. Each year the Senior College has a number of overseas students studying at the College, students can study Japanese or Indonesian face to face at the College as well as attend one of our international study tours to countries such as Cambodia, Japan, and Vietnam. The College has a healthy focus on extra-curricular activities. Students are encouraged to participate in the annual swimming and athletic carnivals, Interschool sport, Instrumental Music program, College musicals and celebrity events. 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 [Attendance requirement for this position] 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 Job Purpose To provide effective and efficient support to the VET Hospitality/Food Technology staff by carrying out a range of tasks that ensure the proactive delivery of foods education for students to support the achievement of student and school goals. Objectives As a member of the Technology team to maintain the VET Hospitality/Food technology rooms, equipment and materials to a high standard for use by staff and students for the delivery of student programs. Area of Responsibility
* To ensure the maintenance and provision of equipment, and materials in a condition for use at all times
* To ensure the areas used for classes are kept clean, safe and secure.
* To support staff through the ordering of class materials and equipment and maintaining stock records
Key Tasks
* Maintain all equipment in a clean well organised state with the assistance of teaching staff.
* Prepare materials for classes.
* Maintain tea towels, dishcloths, and sick bay linen as required.
* Ensure all kitchen equipment is kept tidy and clean.
* Ensure OHS principals are followed in use and maintenance of foods materials and equipment.
* Note any problem and notify to appropriate staff if the general cleaning is not performed to appropriate standards.
* To order, store and prepare foods as requested
* To order, store and account for cleaning materials as needed.
Specific Work Focus and Tasks Laundry
* Wash and dry tea towels, dishcloths, and sick bay linen as required.
* Fold and store or put out tea towels and dish cloths in kitchen.
* Have extra sets stored in kitchen for classes later in the day.
Classroom preparation
* Prepare ingredients and equipment for teachers¿ demonstrations
* Prepare foods and other material ordered for the day¿s classes
* Put out trays as required (induvial/group/class).
* When required, measure materials, to avoid overuse by class.
* Store foods for following classes appropriately.
* Assist staff in practical classes by washing dishes from the demonstration within 20 or 30 minutes of demonstration.
* Ensure equipment required for the days classes is readily available, clean and in working order.
General duties
* Clean stoves after student use.
* Unstack the dishwasher.
* Clean microwaves.
* Tidy and clean the refrigerators/ Cool rooms
* Check that all food is stored correctly.
* Clean student work benches, including the sides, shelf and drawers
* Ensure bench tops are clean.
* Check equipment is clean and in correct place.
* Clean other equipment, as required, e.g. fry pans and saucepans.
As classes changeover:
* Assist students when requested
* Assist staff with bench checks end the end of each lesson.
* Ensure the kitchen is ready for next class.
* Correctly store food from previous class.
* Have food ready for next class.
* Check cleanliness of trays, aprons and cutlery. Clean when needed.
* Keep track of food usage to ensure all classes have the required ordered, and wastage does not occur.
* Communicate any changes to applicable food staff
After the last practical class in the kitchen
* Top up detergent bottles on sinks
* Check bins, re-line or wash if required
* Check all stoves are clean and turned OFF.
At the end of the day
* Prepare and portion next days practicals
* Sanitise all benches
* Turn off and clean all ovens and stovetops.
* Check windows are closed and locked
* Check air-conditioning is OFF.
* Unpack dishwashers and turn OFF.
* Lock all doors
* Participate in staff meetings as required
WEEKLY ROUTINE
* Maintain pantry in a clean, well-organised state.
* During the week note equipment that needs repair, replacement and repaint as required.
* Compile TOTAL foods orders from year level orders.
* Check TOTAL order against supplies on hand. Discuss with food teachers regarding substituting surplus stock.
* Order food and other requirements from preferred suppliers
* Take delivery of orders, unpack and check against order ¿ type, quantity and price. Store as required. Notify applicable food teacher of any problems.
* Ensure regular rotation of supplies.
* Pick up and/or return goods when problems occur.
* Wash and dry sick bay linen.
* Thoroughly disinfect and dry rubbish bin at least once a week.
AS REQUIRED
* Log helpdesk immediately if the general cleaning has not met the requirements
* Iron any additional linen as required e.g. tablecloths.
* Repair minor damage to equipment when needed. Refer other damage to Catering Manager.
* Complete photocopying for class teacher in an emergency
* Take messages
* Maintain a supply of cleaning material
* Record any equipment borrowed from the kitchens that has approval from the technology KLA leader.
* Assist with the annual stocktake, and unpacking and storing of equipment supplies.
* Assist non-food teachers in their taking of `Covers¿.
* Assist staff in class when requested
* Empty, clean and dispose of frozen food that has been stored too long.
* Some evening catering may be required you will be notified by the Catering Manager if required.
* Other tasks appropriate to the role in maintaining a safe, attractive teaching area as requested by your supervisor.
In carrying out these tasks it will be necessary to lift parcels of food, bottles of cleaning fluids, baskets of wet laundry, clean areas of the home economics room, lift frozen foods out of freezers and on occasions scrub areas, including stoves and exhaust hood. 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 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 http:///hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
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 Sunday 19 April Posted 26 March 2026