Job Description
Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1516650
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 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
Provide routine clerical or other administrative support responsibilities including general telephone, front office enquiries, mail deliveries, assisting with stock control, supporting organisation of meetings, receiving and initial processing of standard paperwork
Maintain, enter and retrieve data from the schools IT systems, such as the school's records system, including computerised student, staff and school records
Maintain and update office records, enrolment data, diary records, and basic written records
Support or coordinate the preparation of standard routine internal and external communication according to school procedures (e.g. form letters, newsletters)
Source basic data or factual information from given sources to support school administrative functions, e.g. books, reports, manuals, catalogues, tables, forms, etc.
Coordinate the delivery of administrative services within the school
In consultation with the principal, determine and manage work priorities within the school office
Develop and implement strategies to ensure effective administration procedures
Coordinate the implementation of requisitioning, purchasing and issuing procedures
Manage client reception and office operations
Liaise with school staff in regard to support requirements
Coordinate staff timetabling
Undertakes VASS and/or VET administration support
Supports the first aid facilities and assists in delivering first aid to students
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 marrung@education.vic.gov.au
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Other Information
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Location Profile
The Lakes South Morang College's motto, Aspire to Inspire, along with the values of Learning, Leadership, Teamwork and Respect, underpin all that the College aims to achieve. The College, a dual campus school (primary/secondary) of approximately 700 students, is situated in the outer-northern corridor of the City of Whittlesea, Melbourne, Victoria. Our College recognises the importance of partnership with parents/carers, and through this we acknowledge a shared commitment to, and a responsibility for, supporting student learning, engagement and wellbeing. The College is committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our College community, and our teaching and learning programs promote the principles of tolerance, understanding, democracy and inclusion.
The College vision focusses on four key pillars for success: academic rigor; high expectations; school pride; and, a positive climate for change in our community.
Academic Rigor:
Commitment to every student making 12 months learning growth annually.
Provision of Learner Coaches who hold a strategic commitment to explicitly focus on individual student growth with parents/carers as key partners in the learning experience, ensuring that learning as a priority is enabled both at school and at home.
Provision of student leadership opportunities and formal training, including: SRC; Peer Support; College feedback groups; work experience; further studies through VET and Melbourne Polytechnic; local Council initiatives; future careers forums; and excursions and camps.
High Expectations:
Key performance data and indicators are shared with the College community and are used to identify improvement strategies for each campus, resourced through funding specific to the targets set in the Annual Improvement Plan.
Individual Education and Pathway Plans are developed for each student, guiding their learning and progression through each year, supported by continuous reporting methods to both students and families, so that they have real-time information and ownership of learning progress.
Student learning, wellbeing and engagement initiatives are underpinned by an invested College community that owns and drives the programs, affirmed by an active School Council that is the leading voice of the community, advocating: school pride; a positive climate for change; and, upholding protocols and processes that set the standard of high expectation across the College.
School Pride:
College facilities are regularly upgraded to support high-quality and contemporary learning environments.
College communications are curated to provide transparency of purpose and process. These include: Principal Newsletters; Aspire Magazine; social media presence; website; Compass; and, College notice boards.
Celebration and recognition of learner achievement, which include: student and staff achievement awards; Year 6 and Year 12 College Valedictorians; and Alumni.
Committed College community aligned to our College goals, that believe in our students and want to make a difference to their education.
Positive Climate for Change in our Community:
Strategic communication of our changing College narrative within our local community to: strengthen College values; celebrate student success and academic rigor; and, build community connections with business, prominent community members and long-standing College partners.
Increased involvement opportunities for parents/carers in school voice, fundraising, classroom support, facilities maintenance and curriculum program involvement.
Enhanced transition programs from K-P and Years 6-7 to ensure students at these levels are well equipped and ready for change.
Advocacy work to actively engage and present the College journey, vision and successes at key events, conferences and workshops organised by DE.
The College community is diverse, with a representative mix of many cultures, comprising 30 language groups and 180 students from EAL backgrounds. The College Student Family Occupation (SFO) index is 0.4472 and the Student Family Occupation & Education (SFOE) index score is 0.4472. In 2025, the College employs 99 staff members, comprised of: three Principal Class Officers; 62 teachers; and 34 Education Support staff. 20 teachers and 17 Education Support staff members worked in a part time capacity. The College employs one staff member who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background.
Leadership has been strategically devised to cater equally for both campuses, embodying consultative and transparent models of shared responsibility and distributive leadership to enable approaches that provide strong foundations for improving student learning across the College. This includes: a College Principal; two Campus Principals; two Leading Teachers - Teaching & Learning; three Learning Specialists - Learner Agency & Engagement; and, one Learning Specialist - Disability Inclusion. Roles are aligned to DE FISO 2.0 dimensions for effective implementation of human and physical resources. Evolution of the staffing mix has led to increasingly experienced teachers with professional maturity - reflected in the number of teachers who are now in the band two classification range.
Applications close Thursday 19 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
6 February 2026
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1516650
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 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
Provide routine clerical or other administrative support responsibilities including general telephone, front office enquiries, mail deliveries, assisting with stock control, supporting organisation of meetings, receiving and initial processing of standard paperwork
Maintain, enter and retrieve data from the schools IT systems, such as the school's records system, including computerised student, staff and school records
Maintain and update office records, enrolment data, diary records, and basic written records
Support or coordinate the preparation of standard routine internal and external communication according to school procedures (e.g. form letters, newsletters)
Source basic data or factual information from given sources to support school administrative functions, e.g. books, reports, manuals, catalogues, tables, forms, etc.
Coordinate the delivery of administrative services within the school
In consultation with the principal, determine and manage work priorities within the school office
Develop and implement strategies to ensure effective administration procedures
Coordinate the implementation of requisitioning, purchasing and issuing procedures
Manage client reception and office operations
Liaise with school staff in regard to support requirements
Coordinate staff timetabling
Undertakes VASS and/or VET administration support
Supports the first aid facilities and assists in delivering first aid to students
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 marrung@education.vic.gov.au
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Other Information
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Location Profile
The Lakes South Morang College's motto, Aspire to Inspire, along with the values of Learning, Leadership, Teamwork and Respect, underpin all that the College aims to achieve. The College, a dual campus school (primary/secondary) of approximately 700 students, is situated in the outer-northern corridor of the City of Whittlesea, Melbourne, Victoria. Our College recognises the importance of partnership with parents/carers, and through this we acknowledge a shared commitment to, and a responsibility for, supporting student learning, engagement and wellbeing. The College is committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our College community, and our teaching and learning programs promote the principles of tolerance, understanding, democracy and inclusion.
The College vision focusses on four key pillars for success: academic rigor; high expectations; school pride; and, a positive climate for change in our community.
Academic Rigor:
Commitment to every student making 12 months learning growth annually.
Provision of Learner Coaches who hold a strategic commitment to explicitly focus on individual student growth with parents/carers as key partners in the learning experience, ensuring that learning as a priority is enabled both at school and at home.
Provision of student leadership opportunities and formal training, including: SRC; Peer Support; College feedback groups; work experience; further studies through VET and Melbourne Polytechnic; local Council initiatives; future careers forums; and excursions and camps.
High Expectations:
Key performance data and indicators are shared with the College community and are used to identify improvement strategies for each campus, resourced through funding specific to the targets set in the Annual Improvement Plan.
Individual Education and Pathway Plans are developed for each student, guiding their learning and progression through each year, supported by continuous reporting methods to both students and families, so that they have real-time information and ownership of learning progress.
Student learning, wellbeing and engagement initiatives are underpinned by an invested College community that owns and drives the programs, affirmed by an active School Council that is the leading voice of the community, advocating: school pride; a positive climate for change; and, upholding protocols and processes that set the standard of high expectation across the College.
School Pride:
College facilities are regularly upgraded to support high-quality and contemporary learning environments.
College communications are curated to provide transparency of purpose and process. These include: Principal Newsletters; Aspire Magazine; social media presence; website; Compass; and, College notice boards.
Celebration and recognition of learner achievement, which include: student and staff achievement awards; Year 6 and Year 12 College Valedictorians; and Alumni.
Committed College community aligned to our College goals, that believe in our students and want to make a difference to their education.
Positive Climate for Change in our Community:
Strategic communication of our changing College narrative within our local community to: strengthen College values; celebrate student success and academic rigor; and, build community connections with business, prominent community members and long-standing College partners.
Increased involvement opportunities for parents/carers in school voice, fundraising, classroom support, facilities maintenance and curriculum program involvement.
Enhanced transition programs from K-P and Years 6-7 to ensure students at these levels are well equipped and ready for change.
Advocacy work to actively engage and present the College journey, vision and successes at key events, conferences and workshops organised by DE.
The College community is diverse, with a representative mix of many cultures, comprising 30 language groups and 180 students from EAL backgrounds. The College Student Family Occupation (SFO) index is 0.4472 and the Student Family Occupation & Education (SFOE) index score is 0.4472. In 2025, the College employs 99 staff members, comprised of: three Principal Class Officers; 62 teachers; and 34 Education Support staff. 20 teachers and 17 Education Support staff members worked in a part time capacity. The College employs one staff member who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background.
Leadership has been strategically devised to cater equally for both campuses, embodying consultative and transparent models of shared responsibility and distributive leadership to enable approaches that provide strong foundations for improving student learning across the College. This includes: a College Principal; two Campus Principals; two Leading Teachers - Teaching & Learning; three Learning Specialists - Learner Agency & Engagement; and, one Learning Specialist - Disability Inclusion. Roles are aligned to DE FISO 2.0 dimensions for effective implementation of human and physical resources. Evolution of the staffing mix has led to increasingly experienced teachers with professional maturity - reflected in the number of teachers who are now in the band two classification range.
Applications close Thursday 19 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
6 February 2026
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