Camperdown College is a co‑educational P‑12 school with a strong and proud tradition of supporting students to achieve successful outcomes. The school is located in the beautiful Lakes and Craters district of South West Victoria. Prep‑Year 6 students are at the Junior Campus and Year 7‑12 at the nearby Senior Campus. The College has a generous staff‑to‑student ratio, enabling small and supportive class sizes from Prep through to Year 12. We value individuality and provide a friendly, safe, cooperative and challenging environment.
Innovative practice, supported by extensive resourcing, lays strong foundations in the early years, with an emphasis on literacy and numeracy. The learning progress of students across thirteen years is closely monitored and teachers work in teams to plan and teach for continuous improvement. Students have the opportunity to pursue tailored pathways that provide a strong foundation for further education, employment or other training programmes. VCE, VM, VET, structured workplace learning and school‑based apprenticeships enrich the offerings for senior students. Camperdown College is part of the Corangamite Trade Training Cluster and a hairdressing training facility has recently been constructed on the Senior Campus site.
Major building and refurbishment at both campuses during the previous strategic plan mean that all students now enjoy modernised, spacious learning environments. The athletics precinct and stadium at our nearby Frederick Street site are facilities enjoyed by students and the wider community.
The College invests heavily in information and communication technology. All students from Year 5‑12 receive a dedicated laptop computer provided by the school, supplemented by a range of other devices. Students participate enthusiastically in extensive camps, excursions, the Indonesian Study Tour, academic competitions, instrumental music, leadership forums and public speaking. Involvement in sport is an important part of the curriculum, with opportunities at local, district, zone, state and national levels.
Camperdown College has successfully re‑established itself as a school of excellence and is well placed to embrace the challenge of sustaining a culture of high expectations and performance.
Location Profile
The school is located in the Lakes and Craters district of South West Victoria, with Prep‑Year 6 students at the Junior Campus and Year 7‑12 at the Senior Campus. The College benefits from a generous staff‑to‑student ratio, modernised facilities, an athletics precinct, and extensive IT support. Students enjoy a safe, supportive, and challenging environment with numerous academic and extracurricular opportunities.
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
An education support class position at this level performs tasks carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. The role may include coordination of other support staff within the work area or educational program. It supports educational services but does not include duties of a teacher as defined in the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic). Supervision of up to four students in controlled circumstances may be required, with accountability remaining with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years may be required; registered nurse is not included at this level. Potential responsibilities include:
* Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes, often involving accountability for a single function or the coordination of a work area.
* Assisting teachers by undertaking support tasks or coordinating the support function.
* Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support, or specialised student/teacher support roles.
* Technical tasks requiring knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles, such as routine support in libraries, science, or information technology.
Initial duties are routine and carried out under close supervision. As experience is gained, coordination, specialised support, or technical tasks may be progressively required.
Responsibilities
* 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 other responsibilities.
* Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students, such as toileting, meals, and lifting.
* Communicates with students 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 four students within a classroom setting.
* Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering, organising the work of a team of aides, and liaising with external providers of support services.
* Provides medical intervention support to a student/s under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance.
* Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers, such as AUSLAN and braille.
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 serve. 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. 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. Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division via application‑ Applicants seeking part‑time employment are encouraged to apply and, if successful, request a reduced time fraction for negotiation.
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child‑safe environments. All school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with 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. These 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, with induction and support programs provided.
* Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
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