Department of Education Victoria – Mordialloc VIC

2d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Parkdale Secondary College is a large, co-educational government secondary school located in the bayside suburb of Mordialloc in Melbourne¿s southern metropolitan region. The College has a strong reputation as a community-focused neighbourhood school of choice that values high expectations, strong relationships and a clear focus on learning.

The College has an enrolment of approximately 1300 students in Years 7¿12 supported by the principal team, consisting of the Principal and three Assistant Principals, over 110 teaching staff (including 11 Leading Teachers and 4 Learning Specialists) and 40 skilled education support staff. Parkdale Secondary College proudly serves a diverse and engaged community and continues to experience strong enrolment demand.

Our vision is ¿Challenging our community to strive and achieve.¿ This vision reflects our commitment to building an aspirational culture where students are supported to work hard, take pride in their learning and strive for personal excellence all while contributing positively to the community to which they belong.

Student expectations and the culture of the College are guided by the Parkdale Principles: Purpose, Preparation, Punctuality, Participation, Perseverance and Probity. These principles underpin the way students approach their learning and interactions and are explicitly developed during a students¿ time at the college.

Teaching and learning at Parkdale Secondary College is underpinned by a clear and consistent instructional model that emphasises explicit teaching, purposeful practice and regular feedback. Teachers work collaboratively to analyse student learning data,



refine curriculum and strengthen classroom practice to ensure every student is both supported and challenged. A strong focus on student agency, structures and high expectations helps students develop the knowledge, skills and habits needed for success.

The College offers a broad and engaging curriculum across Years 7¿12. The junior years focus on building robust foundations in literacy, numeracy and knowledge and skills across domains, while the senior school provides flexible pathways including the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), VCE Vocational Major and Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs.

Students can also access a range of enrichment opportunities including the Arts Enrichment Program, the Elite Sports Program, and the Science, Technology and Engineering Program, allowing students to extend their interests and talents beyond the core curriculum.

The College is committed to developing strong community links and partnerships at the local, national and international levels in order to extend the range of opportunities for students and to provide the most stimulating and dynamic learning environment. Local community links include feeder primary schools, local Rotary Clubs, and the Mordialloc Community Centre. Internationally the College has enjoyed a 24-year sister school relationship with Osaka Nishi School in Japan.



Osaka Nishi was a part of an amalgamation of four schools in the same prefecture into one school Owa High School. In 2025 our sister school relationship continued with Owa High School.

Student wellbeing is central to the work of the College. A comprehensive wellbeing framework, supported by a dedicated wellbeing team, ensures that students are known, supported and connected throughout their schooling.

Through strong partnerships with families and the wider community, Parkdale Secondary College continues to build a culture where students are challenged to strive, achieve and take pride in their learning and future pathways.

Selection Criteria

KSC1

Proven ability to manage IT helpdesk staff, work with leadership to recruit, select, orient, and train IT employees; demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and maintain a safe and secure work environment;

KSC2

Proven ability to maintain and support an organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing information technologies.

KSC3

Research and recommend information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; consulting with Curriculum Leadership; anticipating requirements.

KSC4

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

KSC5

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Manages and maintains the following technologies HP / Cisco networking technology, Palo Alto firewalls, Edusta

📌 IT Manager-3 (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne