Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 5

Occupation: Health and allied health

Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs

Reference: 1542482

Location Profile

Kurunjang Secondary College is a government school in Melbourne¿s west, serving approximately 900 students from Years 7 to 12. The college is inclusive and community-focused, with a strong commitment to academic growth, student engagement, and equitable pathways. Guided by the shared purpose ¿we learn, grow and achieve together,¿ we prioritise high expectations and collective achievement. The college is aligning all practice with the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model (VTLM 2.0), Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and the Science of Learning. These frameworks guide curriculum, engagement, wellbeing, and leadership, ensuring consistency and evidence-based decision-making.

Kurunjang delivers targeted literacy instruction through its Kurunjang Literacy Program (KLP) and supports numeracy through scaffolded intervention, co-teaching, and differentiated practice. We have adopted the Positive Classroom Management Strategies (PCMS) guiding principles of Tell, Show, Practice and Monitor to embed consistent expectations and routines.

With four vertically structured Houses led by House Leaders, broad senior pathways including VCE (VM and VPC), VET, and Western Edge Cluster offerings, and major capital works currently underway to deliver a new Learning Centre, Kurunjang is a school moving forward. Located just 35¿40 minutes from inner Melbourne via major arterials or V/Line, it offers a professional and collaborative environment for dedicated staff.

Selection Criteria

The school must enter Selection Criteria as developed by the school for Education Support positions at this level and range. Delete this statement as part of that process.

Role

[Attendance requirement for this position] Will usually be a member of the leadership team who is accountable for the development and delivery of key services that are integral to the effective operation of a school/s. Provides a range of services and/or undertakes the analysis of complex problems that form part of the policy framework.

A school or group of schools would need to have the necessary diversity and complexity to create a role at range 5. Management of a major school or district initiative, project or Department targeted strategy would be an indicator depending on the breadth of management responsibilities.





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

As a member of the leadership team within a school/s responsible for the management of the following: [Insert as appropriate]

Examples are

- Management of recruitment policy and procedures.
- Management of the development and delivery of professional development programs within the school/s.
- Management of the development and implementation of human resource planning, strategies and guidelines.
- Management of the delivery and quality of professional student support services involving multi-disciplinary functions e.g. therapist, psychological and social work services.
- Provision of expert and authoritative advice regarding workforce planning for all school operations and services.
- Management of the school/s budget and financial performance.

Who May Apply

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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 adaptable 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

Time Fraction is negotiable. 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 key selection criteria in relevant detail.
- names and contact numbers (telephone and email) of at least two referees.

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 Monday 21 September 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

9 September 2026

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