Occupation: Administration
Reference: 1485380
Location Profile
At Point Cook Senior Secondary College, our vision is that students are supported at their point of need to achieve academic and social success. At our core we value respect, effort and responsibility and prioritise the intersection of wellbeing, learning and engagement. These values guide our actions and decisions, ensuring that every student feels supported and inspired to succeed.
With a student body of over 750 learners, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit educational community, fostering meaningful connections and providing personalized support to each student. Our school structure comprises three year levels: Year 10, Year 11, and Year 12, where students are encouraged to explore their passions, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for their future endeavours through an individualized pathway planning process.
Our dedicated team comprises 60 teaching staff and 34 education support staff who are committed to providing high-quality education and support services to our students. Together, they create a dynamic learning environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Point Cook is renowned for its multicultural community, enriching our school environment with a tapestry of languages, traditions, and perspectives. We celebrate this diversity, fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where every student feels valued and respected.
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
Undertakes routine tasks that are usually 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. Work has little scope for deviation. Problems can usually be solved by reference to well documented procedures and instructions and clearly established practices. Deviation from established procedures will require reference to others for guidance and direction. Assistance is readily available when problems arise. An experienced employee at range 1 will exercise limited judgement within clearly defined guidelines and well established practices that relate specifically to the tasks performed. Does not carry responsibility for the work of others. More experienced employees will provide basic guidance and advice to others relating to tasks within the work area. 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. Qualification requirements do not operate at range 1. Certification requirements may be required to legally perform specific tasks - e.g. driver's licence, first aid, safe food handling.
Responsibilities
- Undertake and perform general clerical and keyboard receptionist duties in support of the school office administration team e.g.: photocopying, staff directory list, filing and preparing standard documentation, make PA announcements when necessary
- Daily issue of CRT laptops and passwords
- Prepare, maintain, enter and retrieve standard documentation and correspondence
- Enter and maintain data from the schools computer systems on a regular basis.
- When needed, support relieve and/or fill in for other ES staff during unforeseen absences eg. Librarian and Student Attendance Coordinator
- Provide support and assist with yearly events such as : Students immunisation, dental checks, whole school photos, catering for staff morning teas and lunches
- Take ES minutes on Thursday morning and during monthly ES team meetings
- Monitor and ensure sufficient supplies of forms and notices are available, making sure they are up to date and that copies are readily available at the front desk
- Assist with routine stationery, office supplies and equipment checks, ensure adequate amounts are available, re-order when required
- Create purchase orders and follow the school procedures associated with this task
- Collect and record confiscated student mobile phones and electronic devices when needed.
- Administrative support in a technical environment
- Assist teachers with a range of requests
- Monitoring the confidential shredding bins and organising the pick up and replaced at the end of each term.
- Perform any other duties as determined by the Principal, Assistant Principals and Business Manager
- Assist with the closing of the office at the end of the day, ensuring that all fans, heaters and urns are off. Help tidy up the first aid room and put dishes away when required.
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 (seeWorkplace 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 marrung@education.vic.gov.au
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:
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:
Applications close Monday 11 August 2025 at 11.59pm
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