Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
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Location Profile
Eaglehawk Primary School is situated in the main business district of Eaglehawk and is part of the City of Greater Bendigo. The current enrolment is 158 students. The school has a proud heritage, making a strong contribution to education for over 160 years. Our school is committed to providing a safe, supportive learning environment to ensure all students reach their full potential and is committed to improving student learning outcomes. With a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, smaller class sizes are below 20 (P-2) and 24 or below (3-6) to optimise student-learning opportunities. As a 'Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden' School for over 10 years, there is a specialist kitchen and established edible garden with grades participating in weekly garden classes and grade 3/4 students in kitchen cooking classes. Other specialist programs include Tutor (Extending Math Understanding), Art, Music, Circus, Physical Education, Choir and LOTE (Chinese). Grade 5 & 6 students participate in the region's 'Passions and Pathways' Program - a partnership with local business and industries.
High expectations around work and behaviour are part of the school culture. Calmer Classrooms, Berry Street, Respectful Relationships and School Wide Positive Behaviour Supports (2025 achieved gold award) are used throughout the school to ensure all children are engaged and experience success in all aspects of the day. The school consistently works to build and maintain relationships with families to support every students' education.
Our school vision: To provide a caring, supportive learning environment, which prepares all students to reach their full potential, continue learning and make positive contributions to the community.
The following Values are a part of all attitudes, behaviours and learning at Eaglehawk Primary School. Respect, Responsibility and Safety
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
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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
Responsibilities may include:
* Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines
* Supports communication between teachers and parents
* Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities
* Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting
* Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information
* Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure
* Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting
* 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
* Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance
* Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille
Who May Apply
This role is an identified position only available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants interested in undertaking the Aspiring Koorie Teachers (AKT) Now program. Confirmation of Indigenous status of applicants may be requested.
To be eligible, applicants must:
* Identify as Koorie (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander).
* Be a Victorian resident.
* Meet the specific requirements for either the Vocational Education or Higher Education pathways as outlined above.
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 available to eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples interested in undertaking the Aspiring Koorie Teachers (AKT) Now program. AKT Now supports candidates to work in Education Support and/or teaching paraprofessional roles while completing formal qualifications. To learn more, visit AKT Now Program.
Candidates participating in the AKT Now program are required to be actively engaged in one of the two study options during their employment:
1. Vocational Education Pathway: Candidates must be willing to undertake a Certificate IV in School-Based Education Support course of study
2. Higher Education Pathway: Candidates must already be studying an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) qualification at the level of:
third or fourth year of an undergraduate degree
be engaged in postgraduate ITE qualification and
undertaking a minimum of 50% equivalent full-time study load at the time of assessment.
Participants will be employed in a Victorian government school under a fixed-term contract for up to 1-year, receive wrap-around support from cultural mentors to assist with completing their studies.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
* Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
* Be willing to undergo merit-based recruitment processes for fixed-term employment with Victorian government schools
* Be a resident of Victoria or an eligible border community
* Be willing to undertake and complete a relevant Certificate IV course of study, OR be an ITE student in their third or fourth undergraduate year or a relevant postgraduate ITE course
* Be undertaking a minimum of 50% equivalent full-time study load at the time of assessment
* Have a current Working with Children Check and Police Check
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
Applications close Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
28 January 2026