Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
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
Specific to Music Administration:
Provides administrative support to Music department, including teachers and instrumental instructors, students and parents.
* Administrative support to the Head of Music and music staff
* Monitor parent payment via Compass and covers
* Eschools online orders and checking invoices.
* Provide practical support on rehearsal and concert event days
* Book Venues, buses and trucks etc. for events
* Create program booklets for events
* Maintaining accurate and complete data of music student enrolments through Compass
* Maintain music building
* Instrument stocktake, barcode, label and number and log repairs
* Upkeep of music uniform etc.
* Log Maintenance requests via schools service desk
Specific to Interschool Sport Administration:
Provide administrative support to the Interschool Sport Program
* Compass: monitor payments and consent for Interschool Sport events and communicate with parents
* Eschools online orders and checking invoices.
* Book Venues & buses etc.
* Event Notifications:
* Monitor parental consent requirements and covers:
* Student participation in the interschool sports program
* Travel to various external venues
* Bus transport between campuses as needed
* Uniform hire and cleaning
* Log Maintenance requests via schools¿ service desk
Responsibilities
* Provide routine clerical or other administrative support responsibilities including general telephone enquiries, 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, including computerised student, staff and school records
* Support or coordinate the preparation of standard routine internal and external communication according to school procedures.
* Coordinate the delivery of administrative services within the school
* Develop and implement strategies to ensure effective administration procedures
* Coordinate the implementation of requisitioning, purchasing and issuing procedures
* Liaise with school staff in regard to support requirements
May also be asked to help out in the Admin Office due to staff shortages as instructed by the Business Manager.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
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.
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 Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
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
Qualifications and Position Requirements
* Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check
* Outstanding IT and word processing Skills
* Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
* The nature of the position is such that the Music Administration Assistant may be required to be available outside of normal school hours, and be available to attend Music Department-related School events
Applications to include:
* Evidence of experience /qualifications relevant to the position
* Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
* Current CV
* Contact details of three professional referees
Work Days:
6.08 hours over 5 Days
OR
7.6 hours over 4 days
Days and hours to be discussed.
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
Victoria University Secondary College is a multi-campus school, comprising of a Junior Campus located in Deer Park, a Senior Campus with a Trade Training Centre located in Cairnlea and a Flexible Learning Option iCAN centre located in St Albans. Our college has approximately 1350 students from years 7 to 12 and services the residential area of Cairnlea, Deer Park, St Albans and environs in the western suburbs of Melbourne. Our college provides a broad range of personal, academic and practical experiences for our students who come from diverse cultural and social backgrounds. Victoria University Secondary College challenges students to create the future by adhering to our school values of aspiring to achieve, strengthening the community and respecting themselves and others.
Victoria University Secondary College is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) Link school. PLC link schools' approach to learning, is to share ideas, enhance teaching practices and create an environment where all students can reach their full potential.
Victoria University Secondary College empowers members of our learning community to develop control over their own thinking and actions. Our college encourages our members to develop self-belief and confidence to persevere with their learning challenges. Victoria University Secondary College focusses on reflective thinking and collaboration. This college focus encourages our students to become independent learners, work collaboratively and share ideas and resources while respecting and recognising individual contributions.
Victoria University Secondary College is a supportive teaching and learning environment where student needs and backgrounds are reflected in the learning and design of the school. Our strategic intention is to maximise opportunities for all our students by developing their talents and challenging them to have high aspirations, so they can achieve their potential and become logical, self-aware, collaborative and inquisitive students. Importantly, Victoria University Secondary College seek to develop students' skills and competencies, so they are well prepared for their future study and future workplace.
Applications close Monday 15 September 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
2 September 2025