Occupation: Education and training

Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong

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Location Profile

North Geelong Secondary College is a single‑campus academic college for Years 7‑12, located in the northern suburbs of the City of Greater Geelong. It is a creative, caring, and diverse learning community where students grow into autonomous learners through engaging, imaginative, and intellectually rigorous programs. Students develop into mature, independent individuals who are fully prepared for lives of meaningful achievement and active participation in both local and global communities.

The current enrolment is approximately 1,000 students. The college offers the following programs:

- Selective Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL)
- Yr 7‑12 BYOD program
- STAR & ACE Literacy & Numeracy intervention programs
- Excellence in Sports program
- International Student program
- HPV, Human Powered Vehicle, Advanced Program
- Performing Arts program
- Extensive Instrumental Music Program
- English as an Additional Language program
- Berry St program

The college also hosts a Geelong English Language School campus. Approximately 30% of the student population comes from a language background other than English.

Selection Criteria

- SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in relation 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 setting, 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

Attendance: Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 3:15 pm.

An education support class position at this range will carry out tasks in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. The role may include coordination of other education support staff within the work area or educational program.

Support activities are limited to duties that do not constitute teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic). Students may be supervised individually or in groups of up to four in controlled circumstances, with responsibility for the students remaining with a teacher.

Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years may be required at this level.

Potential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Providing routine support for teachers, including planning of student routines.
- Supporting communication between teachers and parents.
- Communicating with teachers on routine matters related to students and other responsibilities.
- Providing basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting.
- Communicating with students to support comprehension of basic tasks and information.
- Addressing immediate behavioural presentations of specific students within a classroom setting in line with school policy and procedure.




- Providing basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to four students within a classroom setting.
- Supporting teachers in coordinating educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, liaising with external support services, and assisting with communication of student outcomes.
- Providing medical intervention support to students under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance.
- Providing specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille.
- Undertaking other tasks as directed by the principal, consistent with the classification level of the position.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience, and/or qualifications to fulfil 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The department recognises the importance of safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces and provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disability.

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, with induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department’s Human Resources website.

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📌 Learning Inclusion Support Aide (Geelong)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Geelong