Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
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Location Profile
Kambrya College is a co-educational Government secondary school in Berwick, Victoria, Australia. In 2025, we have a student population of approximately 2400 students. We offer a broad range of programs from Years 7-12, culminating in a highly effective VCE program in the senior years. In 2024 our VCE results ranked us as the highest performing non-select entry state school in Southern Melbourne, and we also outperformed many private schools in the district. Our literacy and numeracy data indicates that we are providing robust instruction and support for students, with all NAPLAN growth and achievement levels significantly above state, similar school and network averages. The College has a strong focus on developing numeracy and literacy skills for all students and has a range of programs to support student development.
Our annual Student Attitudes to School Survey results demonstrate that we are a school on a strong trajectory of improvement, and since 2018 we have increased all measures significantly. Many are now in the top 20% of the state, and some even in the top 10%. Overall, we increased from the bottom 49% in 2017 to the top 20% of all Victorian Government Secondary Schools by 2023, and this improvement was sustained in 2024.
Our staff culture is one of both high expectations and collegiality. Our annual Department of Education Staff Opinion Survey results consistently show that we are well above the state, network and similar school averages in all indicators, such as positive school climate, collective efficacy, collective focus on student learning, and staff trust in colleagues. Overall, our staff survey results show that for school climate indicators we are in the top 10% of all Victorian Government Schools. We have more than 280 staff at Kambrya College, and yet we have an extremely high staff retention rate, with only 2-3% of staff seeking other opportunities during any average year.
Our College also has a strong focus on developing leadership skills for staff. This includes a structured Leadership Development Program and one-to-one GROWTH coaching available for staff. With such a large student cohort and so many different needs and programs, the career opportunities at Kambrya College are vast, and there is a large suite of tiered opportunities for leadership and development for staff to progress their careers.
We take particular pride in our approach to supporting and mentoring teachers who are new to the profession. Graduate teachers are supported to achieve their full registration with VIT through a simple and streamlined process with extensive support. In addition to the regular 5% reduction, our beginning teachers have their teaching load further reduced to give them access to DE¿s ¿Career Start Program¿ which includes PD and additional mentoring.
Our Teaching and Learning Cycle provides a sharp focus for teachers to plan and deliver high quality instructional practice. This includes an emphasis on high impact teaching strategies, and positive classroom management strategies. We have a strong focus on student health, engagement and wellbeing, and we use a School Wide Positive Behaviour System to recognise student behaviours and create a culture of mutual respect. We have a large Student Health, Wellbeing and Engagement Centre which hosts a range of clinicians and counsellors to support students. We have a range of tailored programs to support both the emotional and academic development of our students. Students also have designated Learning Mentors to support their learning and wellbeing.
In the Junior School (Years 7-9) we operate four vertical sub-schools which each reflect one of our core values (integrity, achievement, respect and compassion). Students join one of these four sub schools and remain in this sub school with their peers and a core group of teachers until the end of Year 9. Senior School students are in horizontal year levels and have their own buildings and facilities, but are still part of a sub school for the purposes of sports carnivals etc.
Our College has a great range of facilities, including 13 science laboratories, three food technology kitchens (including one hospitality centre), a three court indoor gymnasium complex, well manicured soccer pitch and football oval, a 200 seat performing arts theatre, art studios, woodwork and systems technology rooms. To support aspiring athletes, the college also runs an Athlete Development Program and has recently constructed a new fitness centre to support their program. For those with a passion for performing arts, the College offers a Musician Development Program with a large number of bands/choirs/ensembles, specialist instrumental staff, a variety of instruments to learn and numerous opportunities to perform. The annual College Production brings together all aspects of visual and performing arts and is a major all-inclusive student event on the calendar each year. Our vocational training facilities for senior students include fully equipped centres for Building and Construction, Plumbing, Hairdressing, Beauty Services, Hospitality and Cookery, and Sport and Recreation. In 2025 we opened a stunning new two-story building housing 18 new classrooms, and we also completed an extension to the science wing with two additional chemistry labs. We have also recently opened a refurbished library with significant upgrades. All students are supported with a college wide laptop lease scheme, and the college utilises both Compass and MS Teams to provide collaboration for students, staff and parents.
Kambrya College builds and maintains strong international connections with sister schools in Japan and Germany, with the opportunity for students to engage in cultural exchanges. Furthermore, the College facilitates a range of other camps and experiences for students, including a Year 10 Central Australia camp.
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to develop professional knowledge and experience to deliver required services including case management and course/career counselling.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to develop knowledge of community services, local training providers, and alternative programs.
SC3 Highly developed communication skills with a range of stakeholders including students, parents, teachers, support staff, work experience placements, tertiary providers, and other relevant agencies and organisations.
SC4 Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues to improve student outcomes and/or services.
SC5 Demonstrated organisational and time management skills in a work environment where day to day priorities and tasks may vary considerably.
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
Provide individual career counselling to students and their families of students within Years 9 -11.
Communicate career information to students.
Support with course selection processes and information evenings.
Maintain appropriate student records, ensuring confidentiality and communicate effectively with other staff.
Gather, analyse and utilise data to advise on and evaluate school programs in terms of careers and pathways support for students.
Support the Morrisby report process for Year 9 students.
Support teachers to deliver a careers curriculum to students.
Support the MyCareer portfolio process for students.
Attend local Careers / VET / Vocational Major network meetings.
Knowledge of VET/SWL and RTO requirements.
Support the College¿s Disability Inclusion Program from a career perspective.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. The minimum qualification required is a CICA endorsed Cert IV in Career Development, however it would be an advantage to hold a CICA endorsed Graduate Certificate in Career Development Practice or Specialist Diploma in Career Counselling endorsed by CICA.
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:
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 Thursday 21 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
8 August 2025