Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Human resources
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
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Location Profile
Mickleham Secondary College opened in January 2023 and is in Mickleham, approximately 39 kilometres north of Melbourne.
Mickleham Secondary College is in the new Merrifield's residential estate on an expansive 20-acre site, with modern landscaping and situated next door to the newly opened Merrifield Recreation Reserve. Our school is surrounded by an engaged, vibrant, supportive community. Mickleham Secondary College has close ties to the local community, with strong support from local organisations and community services.
Mickleham Secondary College fosters a strong culture of professional learning, where classroom observations, walkthroughs, coaching, data analysis, and academic research are embedded in everyday practice.
We are committed to promoting a positive learning environment for both staff and students. We're proud to have been recognised as a 5-Star Employer of Choice by The Educator in both 2024 and 2025
We currently have around 950 students in Years 7 to 10. The school began with 120 Year 7 students and grows annually with a new Year 7 intake. With the first building phase complete, our campus can accommodate up to 800 students.
* an administration building with a library, staff offices and amenities
* a learning neighbourhood building
* a science building
* a materials technology building
* a community hub building with a competition-grade basketball/netball court, canteen, music, drama and food technology teaching spaces
* 4 outdoor hardcourts
* a sports field.
Phase 2 building funding has been announced and will allow the school to accommodate 1200 students with an added learning neighbourhood building and visual arts building.
Vision
At Mickleham Secondary College our vision is to co-create an inclusive, supportive learning community where people strive to achieve their best.
Mission
Mickleham Secondary College's mission is to make a difference to each individual and provide them with the best opportunities for their future.
Values
Mickleham Secondary College's values are Achievement, Respect, Community, Honesty.
Achievement reflects the purpose of education in that; all students should be aiming to achieve their personal best. Recognising that our own achievement will look different to others. Achievement means that students maintain a focus on their learning, improving their skills and knowledge and achieving their personal best.
Respect means being respectful to ourselves and one another. We value individual differences. Maintaining a positive attitude and behaviour towards others also allows us to become role models.
Community is built through everyone working together to support one another. We value our school community and the wider community. We aim to build a sense of belonging, pride and positivity within our community.
Honesty is important to develop and ensure we are truthful, trustworthy and live with our values in mind. This involves being responsible and having integrity.
Selection Criteria
SC 1 - Demonstrated experience coordinating end-to-end recruitment via Recruitment Online, including compliant panel processes.
SC 2 - Demonstrated ability to deliver onboarding/compliance, maintain confidential HR records and leave in EduPay, and ensure accurate EduPay/SRP transactions
SC 3 - Proficiency in using digital platforms and software (e.g., Compass, eduPay, Microsoft Word & Excel) to manage staffing logistics and maintain accurate records.
SC 4 - Demonstrated knowledge of DET policy, employment legislation and WorkCover processes to support compliance and audits.
SC 5 - Demonstrated high-level interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills to collaborate and improve HR procedures.
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
* Prepare and submit job advertisements through Recruitment Online.
* Coordinate recruitment processes including application management, interview scheduling, and reference checks.
* Ensure all interview panel documentation is completed, signed, and stored in accordance with DET policy.
* Draft employment contracts and onboarding documentation under guidance from the Leadership Team.
* Provide support for induction and onboarding process for new staff members, including preparation of contracts, induction packs, system access, and orientation schedules.
* Ensure all mandatory training, policy acknowledgements, and DET compliance requirements are completed within required timeframes.
* Collaborate with relevant leaders and mentors to support a smooth transition for new employees into their roles and the school environment.
* Coordinate and oversee onboarding and induction processes for new staff members.
* Prepare employment-related correspondence such as part-time agreements, variation letters, and leave approvals.
* Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in line with privacy requirements.
* Manage and process staff leave requests within EduPay, ensuring appropriate documentation is provided.
* Respond to staff queries regarding leave balances, long service leave (LSL), and employment entitlements.
* Provide general advice on employment conditions, industrial awards, and DET Human Resources guidelines.
* Ensure HR transactions and entries are accurately reflected in EduPay and SRP.
* Verify and process GL overrides to ensure accurate costing allocations.
* Support the Business Manager in reviewing and reconciling SRP data to maintain accuracy.
* Assist the Business Manager and Daily Organiser with leave replacement claims and submit to SRP for reimbursement.
* Prepare LSL reimbursement claims in SRP portal
* Ensure HR practices and documentation comply with DET policies, employment legislation, and WorkCover requirements.
* Maintain a sound understanding of WorkCover processes, including incident reporting, claims lodgement, and follow-up actions.
* Support reporting and compliance audits as required.
* Assist in developing and maintaining staff administration guides, resources, and internal HR procedures.
* Provide general administrative and HR support to the Office Manager and Business Manager.
* Undertake additional administrative duties or special projects as directed by the Business Manager or Principal Team.
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 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
Applications should be prepared in a standard font such as arial or Calibri at size 11 or 12.
Applicants are advised to include:
A cover sheet providing the name of applicant, VIT number, home and email addresses, telephone number where applicant can be contacted during business hours
A specific response to each of the six selection criteria with no more than one page per criterion
A separate CV that is a summary of experience and qualifications
The name of three referees including contact details, work and mobile phone numbers, email address, current position and relationship to the applicant
Applicants should ensure they submit their cover letters, CV's and selection criteria all in ONE document.
Document should be saved as the applicant's name
Late applications will not be considered.
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 Monday 2 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
20 January 2026