Job Description
Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1522082
Location Profile
At Rockbank Primary School we are invested in our students, our staff, our families and our community. We pride ourselves on being a fabulous staff team who are passionate, who work together positively and collaboratively to make Rockbank Primary School the best school to work in and grow our students academically to their highest potential. Coupled with this we relentlessly promote and support the development of student¿s social and emotional wellbeing.
At Rockbank Primary School we share a student-centred approach. There is strong support for children with additional needs with the school employing a Mental Health in Primary Schools Inclusion Leader to coordinate supportive structures such as our Social Skills and Social Emotional Learning Programs. There is also a dedicated Wellbeing space to support all our students. Our current Leadership structure includes a Principal, three Assistant Principals who lead Curriculum, Wellbeing and Inclusion. Our two Leading Teachers provide curriculum support to all cohort teams and who implement a Mentoring/Coaching/Peer Observation program with staff to build teacher capacity. We are the Rockbank Primary School Team!
At Rockbank Primary School we celebrate student learning, achievements, accomplishments and growth. We are a school that value relationships as we continue to focus on and build a sense of team and community that develop the culture we are proud of. Rockbank Primary School has well established resources and programs and we continue to strengthen and build upon our resources as our team expands and changes, bring new skills and expertise.
We are a leading school that values our staff and fully supports the implementation of the 2022 VGSA. The leadership team are proactive in all areas across the school, and these practices are valued by our staff. We model `life-long learning¿ for our students at Rockbank Primary School, and as our students, WE GROW OUR STAFF TO BE GREAT! The opportunity for staff to be life-long learners is encouraged and supported by leadership, with the option of study leave to support a range of courses undertaken to build teacher capacity to improve student outcomes.
Staff participate in ongoing Professional Learning Communities focussed on student improvement using data analysis to determine Individual Student Goals. All students at Rockbank Primary School have Literacy, Numeracy and Social/Emotional goals.
Our students benefit from the `Lunchtime Clubs¿ that are provided by both our teachers and ES team. We provide: Tech/ICT Club, Art Club, Community Crusaders ¿ The Garden Club, skipping, music/dance, quiet drawing and games.
Rockbank Primary School is located in the old township of Rockbank adjacent to the Western Highway. The school was opened in 1868 and has a current enrolment of 543 in 2026, with this number rising steadily with the growth in this suburb. The school moved to its current location in 2009. The Rockbank Primary School motto 'Nurture. Believe. Achieve.' highlights the school's commitment to catering for the diverse needs of our students. Our school values of respect, learning, togetherness and safety, guide our practice and ensure that students have a clear understanding of the expectations and culture of our school.
The school is developing a diverse cultural population as we continue to grow, which has been welcomed by an inclusive community. At Rockbank Primary School, we have developed an EAL framework to support students and families who have English as an Additional Language, which is supported by an EAL Coordinator and Classroom Teachers. In 2026 Rockbank PS our classroom structure consists of 28 classrooms, which includes: 6 Foundation classrooms, 4 x Year 1 classrooms, 4 x Year 2 classrooms, 4 x Year 3 classrooms, 3 x Year 4 classrooms, 3 x Year 5 classrooms and 4 x Year 6 classrooms.
The school has Specialist subjects in Physical Education/PMP, AUSLAN, STEM and The Arts. Rockbank PS is a School Wide Positive Behaviour Support School and is also an early adopter of the Respectful Relationships program. Our school also provides OT and Speech Therapy to support identified students. Our school values are used as common language and underpin every decision; with the values linked to our school wide expected behaviours which are represented on our school matrix. Our school wide house system is used to support a team approach to achieving success with Peacock, Harrison, Missen and Fisher all equally represented. Come and visit us, we welcome school tours for our prospective students, families and staff.
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 [email protected]
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
Applicants are required to submit:
Cover Letter,
Resume,
Responses to the Key Selection Criteria (maximum one page per criterion), and,
Three current references, including at least one from current or most recent workplace.
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
Applications close Saturday 18 April 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
26 March 2026
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Administration
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1522082
Location Profile
At Rockbank Primary School we are invested in our students, our staff, our families and our community. We pride ourselves on being a fabulous staff team who are passionate, who work together positively and collaboratively to make Rockbank Primary School the best school to work in and grow our students academically to their highest potential. Coupled with this we relentlessly promote and support the development of student¿s social and emotional wellbeing.
At Rockbank Primary School we share a student-centred approach. There is strong support for children with additional needs with the school employing a Mental Health in Primary Schools Inclusion Leader to coordinate supportive structures such as our Social Skills and Social Emotional Learning Programs. There is also a dedicated Wellbeing space to support all our students. Our current Leadership structure includes a Principal, three Assistant Principals who lead Curriculum, Wellbeing and Inclusion. Our two Leading Teachers provide curriculum support to all cohort teams and who implement a Mentoring/Coaching/Peer Observation program with staff to build teacher capacity. We are the Rockbank Primary School Team!
At Rockbank Primary School we celebrate student learning, achievements, accomplishments and growth. We are a school that value relationships as we continue to focus on and build a sense of team and community that develop the culture we are proud of. Rockbank Primary School has well established resources and programs and we continue to strengthen and build upon our resources as our team expands and changes, bring new skills and expertise.
We are a leading school that values our staff and fully supports the implementation of the 2022 VGSA. The leadership team are proactive in all areas across the school, and these practices are valued by our staff. We model `life-long learning¿ for our students at Rockbank Primary School, and as our students, WE GROW OUR STAFF TO BE GREAT! The opportunity for staff to be life-long learners is encouraged and supported by leadership, with the option of study leave to support a range of courses undertaken to build teacher capacity to improve student outcomes.
Staff participate in ongoing Professional Learning Communities focussed on student improvement using data analysis to determine Individual Student Goals. All students at Rockbank Primary School have Literacy, Numeracy and Social/Emotional goals.
Our students benefit from the `Lunchtime Clubs¿ that are provided by both our teachers and ES team. We provide: Tech/ICT Club, Art Club, Community Crusaders ¿ The Garden Club, skipping, music/dance, quiet drawing and games.
Rockbank Primary School is located in the old township of Rockbank adjacent to the Western Highway. The school was opened in 1868 and has a current enrolment of 543 in 2026, with this number rising steadily with the growth in this suburb. The school moved to its current location in 2009. The Rockbank Primary School motto 'Nurture. Believe. Achieve.' highlights the school's commitment to catering for the diverse needs of our students. Our school values of respect, learning, togetherness and safety, guide our practice and ensure that students have a clear understanding of the expectations and culture of our school.
The school is developing a diverse cultural population as we continue to grow, which has been welcomed by an inclusive community. At Rockbank Primary School, we have developed an EAL framework to support students and families who have English as an Additional Language, which is supported by an EAL Coordinator and Classroom Teachers. In 2026 Rockbank PS our classroom structure consists of 28 classrooms, which includes: 6 Foundation classrooms, 4 x Year 1 classrooms, 4 x Year 2 classrooms, 4 x Year 3 classrooms, 3 x Year 4 classrooms, 3 x Year 5 classrooms and 4 x Year 6 classrooms.
The school has Specialist subjects in Physical Education/PMP, AUSLAN, STEM and The Arts. Rockbank PS is a School Wide Positive Behaviour Support School and is also an early adopter of the Respectful Relationships program. Our school also provides OT and Speech Therapy to support identified students. Our school values are used as common language and underpin every decision; with the values linked to our school wide expected behaviours which are represented on our school matrix. Our school wide house system is used to support a team approach to achieving success with Peacock, Harrison, Missen and Fisher all equally represented. Come and visit us, we welcome school tours for our prospective students, families and staff.
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 [email protected]
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
Applicants are required to submit:
Cover Letter,
Resume,
Responses to the Key Selection Criteria (maximum one page per criterion), and,
Three current references, including at least one from current or most recent workplace.
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
Applications close Saturday 18 April 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
26 March 2026
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