Occupation: Education and training

Location: Gippsland - South Gippsland

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Location Profile

At Leongatha Secondary College, we believe every student has the ability to achieve personal excellence. Guided by our motto, "Excellence in Education" , we are committed to providing engaging, inclusive, and challenging learning opportunities that enable all students to thrive. Our work is underpinned by our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Growth , which shape our culture, relationships, and approach to learning.

Located in the heart of rural Gippsland within the vibrant Leongatha Education Precinct, Leongatha Secondary College is a highly regarded co-educational school with a proud history spanning more than 100 years. With approximately 640 students enrolled, we provide a supportive learning environment that balances academic achievement with student wellbeing, personal development, and strong community connections.

Surrounded by rolling hills, productive farmland, and the beautiful South Gippsland coastline, Leongatha offers the best of regional living. It is a welcoming and family-friendly community, providing an excellent environment to live, work, and raise a family.

Our Vision

We inspire, empower, and support students to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. We foster a culture where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning, show respect for themselves and others, contribute positively to their community, and embrace opportunities for growth.

Location Profile

At Leongatha Secondary College, we believe every student has the ability to achieve personal excellence. Guided by our motto, "Excellence in Education" , we are committed to providing engaging, inclusive, and challenging learning opportunities that enable all students to thrive. Our work is underpinned by our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Growth , which shape our culture, relationships, and approach to learning.

Located in the heart of rural Gippsland within the vibrant Leongatha Education Precinct, Leongatha Secondary College is a highly regarded co-educational school with a proud history spanning more than 100 years. With approximately 640 students enrolled, we provide a supportive learning environment that balances academic achievement with student wellbeing, personal development, and strong community connections.

Surrounded by rolling hills, productive farmland, and the beautiful South Gippsland coastline, Leongatha offers the best of regional living. It is a welcoming and family-friendly community, providing an excellent environment to live, work, and raise a family.

Our Vision

We inspire, empower, and support students to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. We foster a culture where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning, show respect for themselves and others, contribute positively to their community, and embrace opportunities for growth.

Curriculum and Learning Culture

Our comprehensive and inclusive curriculum caters for a broad range of interests, abilities, and future pathways. From academic studies to vocational and alternative learning programs, our offerings are designed to be engaging, relevant, and accessible to all learners.

At the centre of our approach is a commitment to developing confident, capable, and resilient young people. Through high-quality teaching and personalised learning, students are supported to become respectful and responsible learners who are prepared to adapt, contribute, and succeed in an ever-changing world. We encourage students to embrace challenge, reflect on their progress, and continually strive for growth.

Our Team and Environment

Our staff are collaborative, reflective, and dedicated educators who work together to ensure every student is known, valued, and supported. We foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional learning, providing opportunities for mentoring, coaching, leadership development, and professional growth.

Teachers work within faculty-based teams and are supported by Learning Specialists who provide guidance, mentoring, and instructional coaching. Staff regularly engage in inquiry cycles focused on improving student learning and wellbeing outcomes.

We are proud of our comprehensive student support programs, including academic mentoring, careers education, and wellbeing services, which help students develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed for success both at school and beyond.

Community and Connection

Community is at the heart of Leongatha Secondary College. We value strong partnerships with families, local organisations, and the wider community, recognising that student success is strengthened through collaboration. We foster a culture of belonging where every student feels safe, supported, respected, and connected.

Through our shared commitment to Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Growth , we create an environment where students are encouraged to contribute positively, build meaningful relationships, and develop into active and engaged members of society.

Selection Criteria

SC1.Demonstrated capacity to contribute to the development and implementation of proactive and preventative programs for students that support their wellbeing, engagement and agency.





SC2.Proven ability and experience in coordinating the response to complex, high-pressure situations addressing behavioural and wellbeing issues, involving students and school community.

SC3. Demonstrated skills and experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with students, setting limits and assisting young people to meet behavioural expectations.

SC4. High level of communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with students, staff, parents and other members of the community and an abilityto develop collaborative working relationships and participate effectively in a team environment.

SC5. Highly developed organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently, utilise effective time management strategies, establish priorities and meet deadlines.

Role

Monday to Friday during school terms

Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions.Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.

Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal.Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school.Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.

Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.

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

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (SEAO)

JUNIOR SCHOOL - INCLUDES YEAR LEVEL COORDINATION

The Student Engagement & Administration Officer (SEAO) - Junior School will actively engage with a broad range of stakeholders to support the development and maintenance of a positive climate for learning at Leongatha Secondary College.

The SEAO will work closely with students, the Wellbeing Team, Sub-School Coordination Team and broader staff body to support a focus on upholding behavioural, attendance and uniform standards. This work will also involve working closely with some disadvantaged and at-risk students to see that appropriate support and interventions are in place for them to achieve their full learning potential.

The SEAO will also work to support key administrative functions within the junior school, including, but not limited to the maintenance of student records, development of student support plans and creation of content to support the promotion of the college¿s Effective Learner Traits. A strong level of ICT skills will be required to execute these tasks, including the ability to utilise the Google Suite, databases and learning management systems.

The SEAO will be required to work proactively and will take direction and gain support directly from the Assistant Principal - Junior School.

Specific Responsibilities include:

Building Capacity and Culture:

- In collaboration with the Junior Sub-School Team, be one of the first points of response to complex situations involving students at school and beyond. This will require a range of skills and approaches, with a particular emphasis on de-escalation, valuing student voice and agency, and restorative practice.
- Support staff in implementing the college¿s behaviour management processes and in developing behaviour management skills, in classroom and non-classroom environments.
- Investigate incidents referred through Compass or to the Junior Sub-School Team and action interventions or consequences as required and in line with the college¿s Student Wellbeing & Engagement, and Inclusion & Diversity policies.
- Work collaboratively with the Assistant Principal, Student Wellbeing Coordinator and Year Level Coordinators regarding students who require individual or group behaviour management plans. Identify minor ongoing behaviours (including truancy) and contribute to the development of preventative and responsive plans to address these; Be proactive the student, parent/carer and other stakeholder communications.
- Ensure all behaviourally at-risk students have individual behaviour support plans to decrease the likelihood of major incidents occurring
- Ensure plans are communicated to and understood by all stakeholders, including classroom teachers.




- Ensure plans are reviewed and updated regularly in a timely manner and that communication occurs to all stakeholders

- Maintain an active presence in the college grounds and building to promote positive behaviours to students.
- Identify behaviour/wellbeing support needs of students or targeted groups and liaise and refer to the Wellbeing Team and/or Lead Teacher: Inclusion and Transition to source or design suitable group programs to address needs.
- Support efforts to increase the engagement of any parents/carers or community groups that are under-represented or harder to reach such as disadvantaged students, students in out of home care.
- With other staff, strengthen the collective responsibility and the rigorous processes to monitor, track, address and reward student attendance. Create authentic opportunities to celebrate attendance that engages the school community.
- Support the development and implementation of key wellbeing policies and programs, including the Student Wellbeing & Engagement Policy, Safe Schools and Respectful Relationships programs, Child Safe Policies and Mandatory Reporting processes.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and administration of both systems and processes for assessing, monitoring and supporting the wellbeing of students throughout their life at the college.

Building Student Capacity:

- Organise and manage the relevant sub-school and year level assembly program including; recognition, wellbeing, academic achievement and student leadership.
- Provide direct guidance, advice and support to individual students and their parents/carers as needed.
- Contribute to the development, and support the implementation of proactive and preventative programs for students that support their wellbeing, engagement, and agency.
- Provide guidance to students in need or at risk and provide referrals to appropriate professionals or external agencies.
- Engage with student leaders / SRC to seek input into the development of multi-tiered responses to support student mental health.

Administration:

- Maintain student records and datasets
- Answering and attending to phone calls and general enquiries to the sub-school
- Develop and share student behavioural and learning support plans with relevant stakeholders
- Create content to support the promotion of the college¿s Effective Learner Traits.
- Other duties and tasks as directed by the Principal

Child Safety:

- The School Engagement Officer will be committed to contributing to an environment where our students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives.

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‑time basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Secure 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:

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

Applications close Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Year 7 Level Coordinator and Student Engagement/Admin Officer (SEAO) (East Gippsland Shire)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 East Gippsland Shire