Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs

Reference: 1547945

Location Profile

Kolorer College is a brand-new secondary school located in the growing suburb of Cobblebank, 33km west of Melbourne CBD. We opened in Term 1 2026 with 140 Year 7 students, and will grow by one year level each year, reaching Year 7-12 capacity in 2031. We are a supported inclusion school catering for all local students, with up to 10% of our enrolments with a recognised disability. We have an emphasis on high-quality, explicit and inclusive teaching practices for all students, and a system of Tier 2 and 3 supports for students with additional needs.

At Kolorer College we come together because learning matters. Our motto, Excellence Together, reflects our expectation that all students can learn and thrive at the highest levels. We are unashamedly ambitious for our learners and our school values, represented in the acronym `B.E.S.T `, are demonstrated each day by our dedicated staff and keen students:

- Be Brave - face challenges with courage and persistence

- Excel Together - aim high, support one another, and celebrate growth

- Show Integrity - act with honesty, fairness, and responsibility

- Think and Care - use wisdom, empathy, and respect to guide your actions

As a staff member at Kolorer College, you will enjoy:

- The opportunity to be part of building our school¿s culture and curriculum programs from the ground up

- Outstanding modern facilities including two indoor, multi-use courts, Performing Arts rooms, a modern Food Technology room and state-of-the-art VET kitchen, a STEAM building housing Art, Media, Design, Digital Technologies and Science, comfortable staff work spaces, high-quality natural light and acoustics in modern classrooms

- A highly structured teaching and learning environment, with teachers supported by shared instructional practices and behaviour and engagement routines

- Regular professional learning, coaching and mentoring using Steplab and other evidence-based resources

- Shared, knowledge-rich curriculum resources developed by experienced subject leads

- Part-time and flexible work opportunities in line with DE policies

Interested candidates can contact the Principal, Ciar Foster, on [email protected] or 0417 892 162.

Selection Criteria

Please provide a written response to each written criteria of no more than 1 page.

Preferred documentation format in a single PDF document.

SC1 Demonstrated experience or capacity to work with students to support a range of complex learning and behavioural support needs

SC2 Demonstrated ability to plan, order and prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met

SC3 Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills with the demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, staff and families

SC4 Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively as a member of a team

SC5 Demonstrated commitment to professional development and learning/training

Role

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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 2006 (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.
- Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
- Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
- Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

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

Position overview

This position enables students with additional needs to access and achieve in all areas of their learning. The role provides 1:1 or small group support and intervention to students in one or more of the following areas:

- Structured literacy intervention
- Structured numeracy intervention
- General classwork or homework support
- Behaviour and self-regulation
- Organisation and self-management

Responsibilities

- Assist students to access the curriculum and achieve academic success
- With the appropriate training and support, deliver structured and scripted small-group literacy and numeracy intervention programs
- Support students to actively participate in all school activities, including camps and excursions
- Assist students to develop and work towards independent demonstration of skills and study habits
- Participate in student goal setting, monitoring of and feedback on Individual Education Plans
- Participate in Student Support Group and Disability Inclusion Profile meetings as required
- Monitor student progress and prepare, or source from teachers, support materials as needed
- Work cooperatively in the classroom environment, taking direction from classroom teachers, team and school leaders
- Supervise and support students in the yard if required
- Provide physical assistance, including toileting assistance, to students if required
- Assist with communication between students, teachers and parents/carers, including providing feedback and reports as required




- Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of school-wide and individual learning programs as required
- Undertake Professional Development relevant to the role and the needs of students
- Work collaboratively as part of a team
- Work flexibly across the school and with various students in response to school and student needs
- Other duties as directed by the Principal Class and Business Manager

Skilled expectations

- Work within relevant OH&S; guidelines, school and Child Safe policies
- Develop positive, respectful relationships with staff, parents and students
- Take pride in the quality of work
- Be punctual and reliable
- Ability to work alone without direct supervision where required
- Follow direction and complete requests from the Executive Team and relevant line manager
- Use school and DE software programs as required by the role
- Maintain confidentiality around students, including appropriate use of confidential records

Requirements

- Current Working with Children Check - Employee

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 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 secure 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

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

Apply now

Applications close Monday 26 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

13 October 2026

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