Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 1487296
Location Profile
Why South Melbourne Park Primary School? We are a forward-thinking group of educators, who keep kids at the heart of our decisions and work collaboratively to build our professional knowledge in evidence-based best practice. We¿re looking for Education Support Officers who thrive when working alongside others, who can work collaboratively with the classroom teacher and who support students to engage and grow. This is an outstanding opportunity for the successful applicant to join our friendly and hard-working ES family, and `open to learning¿ staff, more broadly.
South Melbourne Park is a new state of the art school that opened its doors at the beginning of 2019. Current enrolments sit at 397. Located in Albert Park Reserve, the new school offers modern learning facilities in a unique heritage setting, surrounded by parkland and one of Melbourne¿s leading sports precincts. The historic Albert Park Signal Depot and Drill Hall buildings have been beautifully repurposed as classroom and specialist spaces, along with a central library. They sit alongside a new contemporary learning block, designed for 21st century teaching methods, and a gym with a competition-grade netball and basketball court.
Teaching and pedagogy inside the learning precincts reflects research-based best practice with staff collaborating in professional learning communities. The learning philosophy for South Melbourne Park is that of a Thinking Culture underpinned by the vision to `inspire a new generation of curious minds¿. We employ Science of Reading and Writing models that focus on Explicit Teaching and Differentiation, with an emphasis on the foundational skills that lead to proficiency. Numeracy is taught through the Launch, Explore, Summarise model and balances an inquiry approach with Explicit Teaching. We also use a Design Thinking Framework (Launch Cycle) for our Curiosity units. South Melbourne Park aspires to be a place where children love to be. Every Friday is Passion Day where students explore, wonder, create and innovate while following their passions.
Education Support Officers meet regularly with the Assistant Principals, to share practice and challenges, and to engage in professional learning. ESOs also meet termly with classroom teachers to help develop and unpack student goals within Individual Education Plans.
CULTURAL VALUES:
KIDS AT THE HEART ¿ Our students¿ needs are at the centre of our decisions
WHERE CHILDREN LOVE TO BE - We nurture joy in engagement and learning
A STEP AHEAD ¿ We raise the bar to inspire each other and use evidence-based practices
PLAY, AS A TEAM ¿ We collaborate and thrive together in professional Learning Communities
LEARNING DOESN¿T JUST HAPPEN AT SCHOOL ¿ We connect with our community and beyond
Additional Notes:
1. This position is for 30 hours per week (9am ¿ 3:30pm Monday ¿ Friday)
2. Please include the phone numbers of three referees that have directly worked with you.
3. Please ensure you list your most recent place of employment in your resume and that one of your referees is your most recent direct manager.
4. The school is accessible by public transport. All day paid parking is available at the back of the school.
Selection Criteria
Each applicant must address the below selection criteria:
KSC1
Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment.
KSC2
Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.
KSC3
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position.
KSC4
Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.
KSC5
A commitment to professional learning and growth.
KSC 6
Capacity to actively contribute to the planning, development and modification of teaching and learning resources and programs, and to support students who are neuro divergent or have additional needs.
Role
[Attendance requirement for this position]
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
Responsibilities may include:
- 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/or other responsibilities
- Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting
- Communicating with student/s 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 4 students within a classroom setting
- Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co-ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs
- Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance
- Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille
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
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
Please ensure that your application includes:
¿ A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers).
¿ A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application
¿ Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of three referees that have directly worked with you
¿ List your most recent place of employment in your resume and ensure that one of your referees is your most recent direct manager
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
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 24 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
11 August 2025