Head Start School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT) Support Officer - 5 roles - North East Melbourne and Hume Merri-Bek

Department of Education Victoria – East Melbourne VIC

24h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Join a passionate team dedicated to creating better education, training and employment opportunities for young Victorians.

3Head Start SBAT Support officer roles are available in the North East Melbourne Area.

- 1 FTE X2
- 0.6 FTE

2Head Start SBAT Support officer roles are available in the Hume Merri-Bek Area.

- 1 FTE
- 0.8 FTE

Based within the Jobs, Skills and Pathways Team, these roles are located in NWVRand will involve travel within North East Melbourne and Hume Merri-Bek.The role may be based in any office across the Area; this will be determined as part of the recruitment process.

As a member of Schools and Regional Services (SRS) you will be part of a division that offers central, regional, and local expertise to enhance learning and development outcomes, supported by a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce. It comprises 17 areas within 4 regions, backed by 5 central office divisions, all collaborating to deliver improved outcomes for early childhood services, schools, communities, and learners, in line with Education State commitments.

SRS regions include divisions specialising in school performance, student wellbeing and early childhood support, working with area-based teams to tailor local interventions and practices. The 17 areas provide crucial insights into local trends and issues, facilitating effective policy and program development and driving child and learner outcomes across all services and programs.

Selection Criteria

DE Values





Demonstrated ability to model and support colleagues to adopt behaviours and attitudes consistent with Department values. Demonstrated ability to reflect upon professional practice and engage in professional learning to continually improve program quality.

Communication

Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate with a diversity of stakeholders to support positive student outcomes and accurate documentation of student progress.

Relationships and stakeholder engagement

Demonstrated high-level interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work appropriately with young people with diverse backgrounds and needs, and to maintain supportive relationships with and between school staff, parents/carers, employers and training providers.

Data and digital skills

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of digital platforms and tools. Demonstrated ability to effectively input and manage program data in accordance with Department of Education policy, and to contribute to analysis of data to inform program practices.

Case management

Demonstrated exemplary case management skills. Demonstrated ability to monitor and evaluate student growth, identify appropriate cross-disciplinary supports and interventions to meet student needs,



and develop learning goals to promote student agency.

Role

An exciting prospect exists to join the Jobs, Skills and Pathways team, and support the delivery of theHead Start program in Victorian government schools.

About Head Start:

Head Start supports students in years 10 to 12 to participate in School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs). SBATs develop skills, capabilities and confidence that employers in growth industries need. Head Start provides a range of supports to assist students to undertake an SBAT as part of their senior secondary education.

Head Start in 2027, 2028 and 2029:

The 2026-27 State Budget allocated $46 million over years 2027, 2028 and 2029 towards the Head Start program, to support every Victorian government secondary school to access an effective model of SBAT support.

The Head Start model aims to increase year 12 completion rates and assist in addressing skill shortages to grow the Victorian economy, supporting all Victorian government school students that want to pursue an apprenticeship or traineeship to access an SBAT pathway aligned with their strengths and pathway aspirations. The model provides tailored supports to SBATs to simultaneously complete school and build skills they need to develop sustainable careers.

Head Start works with Victorian government schools to support students to:

- Identify and pursue sustainable apprenticeship and traineeship pathways
- Have access to required supports to undertake an SBAT aligned to their strengths and aspirations
- Be safe and supported in the workplace, complete school and progress to full-time apprenticeships

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🏢 Department of Education Victoria
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