Location
Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
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Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Occupation not specified
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1485276
Location Profile
VISION
The vision of the school community encompasses a commitment to achieving excellence in education for students with additional learning needs through a curriculum which integrates learning technologies with best practice in teaching and learning.
VALUES
The values embraced by the school community are:
Respect
Personal Best
Inclusion
Cooperation
Honesty
These values are imbedded in the Student Code of Conduct and the Staff, Principal and School Council Codes of Practice.
CONTEXT
Located in Bundoora, a northern suburb of Melbourne, on two campuses, Concord is a specialist school which caters for students with mild intellectual disability between the ages of 5 and 18 years. Students come from a wide geographical area and a diverse socio-economic background. The Watsonia Campus caters for students aged between 5 and 9 years of age. The Bundoora Campus caters for 9 to 18 year old students. Both campuses are situated in attractive, well maintained grounds with excellent facilities which include:
Discovery Centre
Fully equipped gymnasium
Food Technology Centre
Art and Craft room
Well-resourced library
Physical Education Performing Arts Centre
Six school excursion buses
Comprehensive and innovative eLearning facilities and resources
Modern playground equipment
Shaded outdoor playing areas
The school, with 160 teaching and ancillary staff, has a current enrolment of 430 students. Enrolment is dependent on eligibility criteria as determined by the Department of Education. Concord School supports integration into or from mainstream schools. Support services available to parent/carers and students include access to educational psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists and visiting teacher services. Intensive social competency programs also form part of the core curriculum across the school
Concord School is focused on student achievement and learning. Concord School is recognised as being a leader in the provision of education for students with additional learning needs and, as a specialist school, is highly regarded for its curriculum, learning technology programs and educational leadership.
The students are taught the mainstream Victorian Curriculum (Prep-Year 10) and VPC (Year 11-12) curriculum however the educational pathway of each student is specifically tailored, through the use of Individual Learning Plans, to meet their targeted learning needs. The students are supported through extensive resourcing, small class sizes of 8-12, education support staff in each classroom and specialised staff including a school nurse, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and student wellbeing coordinators.
Concord School has a high level of commitment to a curriculum which integrates learning technologies with best practice in teaching and learning in order to enhance educational outcomes for our students. The Discovery Centre, a technology rich learning environment, has facilitated opportunities for our students, our staff and for staff from neighbouring schools. The Physical Education/Performing Arts Centre, Food Technology Centre and Library ensures our students have access to outstanding facilities and resources in these areas.
Staff members place a high priority on communication and work with parent/carers in Student Support Groups to communicate and discuss individual Student Learning Plans. These plans focus on the development of learning outcomes based on the course content of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards. Student progress is closely monitored against these learning targets through extensive formal and informal assessment.
Student achievement is celebrated to promote increased self-esteem and self-confidence to assist students to become independent in their work and acknowledge participation at school. At Concord we expect that students will develop respect for others and achieve personal excellence.
The values of the school are promoted through all curriculum areas and emphasised through student responsibility areas such as the Student Representative Council and other student leadership programs.
Concord School provides many enrichment programs such as:
Work Experience
Travel Education
Excursion / camping programs
Swimming programs
Inter school sport
Electives
Presentation Ball
Perceptual motor program
Annual Christmas concert, performing arts concerts and incursions
Bike education
Walkathon
Footy Day
The school looks forward to continuing to meet the challenge of educating our students so that each can continue `To be The Best I Can Be¿.
Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated high level communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and sensitively with teaching and support staff, parents, and students.
SC2 Qualifications in First Aid and Child Safety as relevant to a school environment
SC3 Demonstrated high level organisational and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders including CRTs, agencies and other relevant organisations.
SC4 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of software systems as relevant to the position, including Compass, Cases21, Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs.
SC5 Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of OHS requirements and Department and Education policies, as relevant to the role.
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
This position encompasses two key functions within the administration team. Strong time management and adaptability are essential to effectively balance the demands of both roles and ensure they are performed to a high standard.
Daily Organiser
The Daily Organiser plays a critical role in assisting with day-to-day school operations through the coordination of relief staff. This role ensures the smooth running of the school by responding promptly to absences and scheduling needs while maintaining continuity in teaching and learning. Responsibilities include:
Manage the staff absence phone line and accurately record all upcoming staff absences
Organise replacements for relevant staff members on a daily basis
Coordinate the casual relief staff attending onsite each day, ensuring they are inducted and receive information regarding their classes and duties for the day
Communicate staff absences each morning on Compass
Forward plan replacement staff in advance where possible, liaising with the Assistant Principal ¿ School Operations, as required
Liaise with CRT booking agencies
Other administrative responsibilities as required
First Aid
The First Aid Officer works collaboratively with team members to ensure effective and efficient administration of First Aid services across the school. The First Aid Officer ensures that the First Aid Office is a welcoming, supportive, effective, and efficient environment for students and staff. Responsibilities include:
Responding to student injuries and illnesses
Student medication management
Student medical plan management
First aid stock management
Staff medical training coordination
Student transport and emergency management reporting assistance, as relevant to first aid
Accurate record keeping across all platforms
Other administrative responsibilities as required
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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 marrung@education.vic.gov.au
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
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 Sunday 10 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
28 July 2025
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