Occupation: Administration

Location: Loddon Mallee - Mount Alexander

Reference: 1547702

Selection Criteria

SC1Demonstrated capacity to perform duties in a dynamic workplace, showing flexibility and adaptability when required.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC3Demonstrated the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position; experience with CASES21 and Compass an advantage.

Role

- Reception duties - In person welcome and assistance to visitors to the school. Answering phone calls, sharing information/messaging with parents, students and teachers as required.
- When required, facilitating arrangements for visitors to the school, including managing calendar/diary events.
- Providing support to the Business Manager as required.
- Assisting with designated Workplace Health and Safety tasks, including the documentation of visitors, volunteers and contractors.
- Managing various requests for support from staff as appropriate (for example, assisting with sick bay).
- Assising the Principal with administration tasks as required.

Responsibilities

- Ensure the provision of a range of administrative support functions for the Principal and teaching staff.
- Provide administrative support to external service providers as required.
- Manage the processing of student admissions, registrations, enrolments and transfers.
- Provide required level of administrative support for school events, functions and projects.
- Implement induction programs for new staff, volunteers and other workers to the school.

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 safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

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:

- 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

Castlemaine North Primary School, established in 1878 and located in a residential area of Castlemaine, draws students from the town and surrounding district. The nearest major regional centre is Bendigo, thirty kilometres to the north. The 2026 enrolment is 260.

The 2026 school structure is twelve classes - two Prep Grades, three Grade 1/2s, three Grade 3/4s and four Grade 5/6s. All class teachers work collaboratively with teaching buddies using the Teaching Sprints (PLC

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