Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs

Reference: 1547176

Location Profile

Sunbury College is a vibrant, inclusive and community-minded secondary school located in Melbourne¿s north-west growth corridor, approximately 35 kilometres from the CBD (30-minute drive). Proudly serving Sunbury and surrounding communities, the College is guided by the values of Respect, Resilience, Responsibility and Endeavour, which underpin our commitment to academic growth, personal development, wellbeing and connection.

With an enrolment of approximately 1030 students, Sunbury College offers a supportive and engaging learning environment where students are known, challenged and encouraged to thrive. Sunbury College envisions our students as engaged learners and independent thinkers that are met at point of need as partners in their learning ¿ where education matters, emotional, social and physical wellbeing is nurtured, and pathways for all students are maximised.

Our staff are professional, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement. The College has a solid and energetic staffing profile, combining experienced teachers with early-careers teachers, supported through a culture of collaboration, professional learning and instructional leadership. Our Collaborative Teacher Teams, middle leadership structures, mentoring, and Graduate Teacher Development Program help ensure staff are well supported to develop their practice and contribute meaningfully to whole‑school improvement.

The College¿s 2026¿2030 School Strategic Plan (SSP) focuses on improving student learning, wellbeing and engagement through evidence‑based, scaffolded and responsive teaching practices,



supported by strong whole‑school wellbeing and inclusion structures.

Key priorities of the new SSP include the continued development of consistent whole‑school teaching and learning practices aligned to the VTLM 2.0, alongside a guaranteed and viable curriculum and explicit literacy and numeracy instruction across learning areas. The College is also strengthening its Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support, including SWPBS, Disability Inclusion practices, Pastoral Care and targeted attendance and engagement strategies, to ensure all students are connected, supported and able to succeed.

Sunbury College is a school with a strong sense of purpose, a deep connection to its community and a clear commitment to improving outcomes for all students. Staff joining our College become part of a collaborative, values‑driven and forward‑looking team focused on high expectations, strong relationships, inclusive practice and meaningful professional learning growth.

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 environment, 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

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 su

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