Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs

Reference: 1544811

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated 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. 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

The Education Support Officer contributes to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment in which students are known, noticed and supported to engage, learn and develop independence. Working collaboratively with teachers and the broader campus team, our Education Support team provides practical learning, engagement and wellbeing support to individual students and small groups, while building positive relationships and communicating relevant information to support consistent responses to student needs.

Responsibilities

- Build positive, respectful and consistent relationships with students, contributing to an environment where every student feels known, noticed, valued and supported to participate in learning.
- Support students to engage in learning, working alongside teachers to help students understand instructions, access learning activities and develop the skills and confidence to participate successfully.
- Provide targeted support to individual students and small groups in classrooms and other learning environments, as directed by the teacher, to promote engagement, learning and positive participation.
- Assist students to develop independence, self-regulation and positive social skills, encouraging students to communicate their needs, make appropriate choices and take increasing responsibility for their learning and behaviour.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with teachers and colleagues about student engagement, learning, wellbeing and relevant observations, ensuring important information is shared promptly and appropriately. Support the implementation of reasonable adjustments and individual learning strategies under the direction of teachers and relevant support staff, helping students to access the curriculum and participate in the life of the campus.
- Support students during transitions and less-structured times, including arrival, departure, breaks, excursions, incursions and other campus activities, helping students to maintain positive routines and remain connected to learning.
- Contribute to a collaborative student-support approach, participating in relevant team meetings and sharing observations and information that assist staff to develop a consistent understanding of student strengths, needs, progress and next steps.
- Maintain appropriate professional records and confidentiality, documenting relevant student information as required and following campus processes, policies and directions to support student safety, wellbeing, learning and engagement.

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 [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 Protected 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

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE Submit your CV, cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria to Dan Sullivan, Assistant Principal ¿ Flexible Learning by uploading it to the Recruitment Online portal or emailing it to [email protected]

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

Location Profile

Who we are At Melton Secondary College, our vision is a flourishing school community where challenge, curiosity and commitment lead to excellence. Guided by our mission to rise together ¿ proud of our community, ambitious in our goals, and committed to helping every student thrive ¿ we are united by our motto of Pursuing Excellence in everything we do.

We believe every student can succeed when they are known, challenged and supported. By maintaining high expectations alongside high levels of care, we create a learning environment where students flourish academically,



socially and emotionally. Learning and wellbeing are inseparable, and we are committed to ensuring every young person has the opportunity to thrive.

Our staff are united by a strong moral purpose and a deep commitment to our community. We come to work each day believing that education has the power to transform lives. We embrace the challenges our young people face and work collaboratively to remove barriers, inspire curiosity and build the confidence and skills students need for success beyond school.

The Thrice Lane Campus of Melton Secondary runs a FLO (Versatile Learning Option) program we cater for secondary school students who are disengaged, or at risk of disengaging, with mainstream schooling from secondary schools across the Melton area. The key objectives of our FLO programs are prepare students to reengage with mainstream education, go on the further alternative education options or engage with work and adult post-school training.

Melton FLO offers two accredited re-engagement FLO programs:

- CaLM (Community and Learning Melton) - onsite
- FLIP (Flexible Learning Intervention Pathway) ¿ mixed onsite and online

The CaLM program operates out of the CaLM campus located in Kurunjang, Victoria whereas students within the FLIP program have a blended learning timetable where they study online from home and are also provided face to face education support at the Melton Library and the CaLM campus. How our students learn The FLO programs aim to support students to re-engage with mainstream education or follow a positive pathway into further education or training. It is personalised and aligned with the year 7-10 Victorian Curriculum and supported by a therapeutic approach based on the Berry Street Education Model. Onsite class sizes are small, and the academic program includes the broad range of 7-10 subjects similar to mainstream high schools.

FLIP Melton is an online personalised program which seeks to reconnect students with learning, to engage them as leaders of their own learning and to help them achieve the learning and personal goals they negotiate through and directly with their Learning Mentor (VIT registered teacher).

How we support our staff and students

Melton Secondary College is a place where educators flourish. We are committed to developing exceptional teachers and leaders through purposeful professional learning, coaching and clear pathways for growth. Our comprehensive induction program supports both beginning and experienced teachers to thrive from their first day.

We believe that when we invest in our people, everyone benefits. Staff wellbeing is supported through our innovative nine-day face-to-face fortnight, providing regular opportunities for flexible work, professional collaboration, deep thinking and renewal. By creating the conditions for staff to flourish, we enable them to deliver exceptional outcomes for students.

Student wellbeing is intentionally embedded into every school day at the Thrice Lane Campus. Each morning begins with an intentional check-in period, fostering connection, belonging and readiness to learn by building relationships between students and staff. We have dedicated wellbeing, inclusion and careers staff on site to support students as well as ES staff in every classroom.

As a growing and ambitious school, we provide diverse opportunities for staff to lead, innovate and make a lasting impact. Whether through programs and structures at the Thrice Lane campus, or engagement with the larger mainstream program at our main campus at Coburns Road. staff are empowered to contribute to a culture where we rise together and pursue excellence for every member of our community.

Applications close Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

17 September 2026

📌 Education Support.2 (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne