Location Profile
At Pakenham Hills Primary School our motto is ¿Life is for Learning.
¿ Our mission is to provide each child with the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and social development that will enable them to achieve to their potential and participate successfully in our society.
Our intention is to ensure that we create a learning environment where all students take responsibility for their learning and endeavour to reach their personal best.
We seek to create a safe, positive and supportive learning environment and provide a differentiated learning approach enhanced by an extensive curriculum.
The school has 39 full and part-time teaching staff including a principal and two Assistant Principals, two Learning Specialists, 38 education support staff, a school psychologist and a social worker.
A PLC approach to program planning is a feature of the school¿s curriculum development.
The development of literacy and numeracy skills and the acquisition of critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making strategies are a key part of our curriculum.
The school runs a transition to school program during semester 2 each year called Pakky Seals.
The school serves a slowly expanding residential and outlying area in the South-East growth corridor.
The school is situated 2 km east of Pakenham.
Pakenham Hills Primary School is a medium-sized school with a current enrolment of 494 students.
The school comprises 22 permanent classrooms, Performing Arts, Visual Art, AUSLAN, and Physical Education rooms, a Library, and an Administration area.
Two relocatable double classrooms have been integrated with the permanent buildings on a large site.
A BER Multi-Purpose complex was opened at the beginning of ****.
The older gymnasium was refurbished and turned into a dedicated Performing Arts Centre in ****.
Students learn AUSLAN as an alternative language.
The school provides a large oval, basketball and netball courts, as well as junior, middle and senior adventure playgrounds.
Maintenance of the buildings and development of the grounds is a priority to support our goal in providing a stimulating learning environment and ensuring that the school continues to operate in attractive buildings and surroundings.
A shared community facility (Parent Zone) is co-located on the school site.
This facility provides a range of allied health services to the local community.
Our school values of respect, teamwork, positive attitude, honesty and integrity and communication underpin the PHPS School Expectations of: Be a Learner; Be Protected and Be Respectful.
These expectations are reflected in everything we say and do at Pakenham Hills.
In our school community we work hard to ensure our values and expectations are demonstrated by:
The provision of a balanced inclusive curriculum that caters for individual needs and abilities which encourages academic achievement and personal success.
Students having a positive and happy attitude to their learning.
The continued development of positive school wide behavioural attitudes and relationships with all members of the school community.
Students, staff and the community show a sense of pride and respect for our school.
Provision of opportunities that engage parents and the local community in the school.
At Pakenham Hills Primary School we foster a belief that each student should be given the opportunity to achieve social, emotional, and academic excellence.
We aim to ensure each child acquires the learning strategies, behaviours, and attitudes of lifelong learners, along with the social skills needed to work, play and get along with others.
Selection Criteria
SC1Demonstrated 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.




SC2Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC3Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC5Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
SC6A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role
This is a full-time ongoing position.
Attendance is required Monday to Friday during school terms in accordance with the school's operating hours.
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 **** (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.
Routine Tasks and Teacher Support
Reception and Front Office Duties
Enrolments and Exits
Attendance and Student Administration - Support
Financial Processing and Support
First Aid and Student Support
Team and Operational Support
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
Supports the first aid facilities and assists in delivering first aid to students
Accounts receivable
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
Please ensure that your application includes: a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business, and home) a section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements under the Who May Apply section names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of at least three referees Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name.
Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we 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

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🏢 Department of Education & Training, Victoria
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