Department of Education Victoria – Neerim South VIC

Neerim District Secondary College is a vibrant small rural secondary school of approximately 240 students, located in the picturesque township of Neerim South at the foothills of the Baw Baw Ranges. Set on spacious, well-maintained grounds, the school offers staff and students an attractive, settled, and inclusive learning environment that supports both professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing.

Our vision is to empower every student to become the best version of themselves. Central to this vision is a strong sense of community, where relationships are valued and individuals feel known, supported, and respected. Staff at Neerim District Secondary College work collaboratively as a cohesive and highly supportive team, partnering closely with families to help students achieve their academic, personal, and future goals.

Our shared values, developed in partnership with students, staff, and the wider community, guide everything we do:

- Community - We foster a strong sense of belonging and warmly welcome all members of our school community.
- Respect - We demonstrate care and consideration for the rights, feelings, and perspectives of others.
- Perseverance - We encourage resilience and determination, celebrating effort and growth in the face of challenges.
- Leadership - We actively promote leadership opportunities and leadership behaviours for students at all levels.

The school offers a strong and engaging Years 7-10 curriculum aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, complemented by a diverse range of performing arts, visual arts, and design technology programs. In Year 9, students participate in an innovative applied learning,



inquiry-based program for one day per week, designed to develop interpersonal skills, problem-solving, critical and creative thinking, and real-world learning capabilities.

Students in Years 10-12 benefit from a broad range of VCE subjects delivered through a combination of on-site, face-to-face teaching and blended learning approaches. The school also offers a well-established VCE Vocational Major (VM) program in Years 11-12, with students supported to complete VET Certificates through external providers and engage in Structured Workplace Learning one day per week.

Student wellbeing and inclusion are central to our work. Through dedicated and passionate Student Wellbeing and Student Inclusion Teams, the school provides targeted and meaningful interventions to ensure all students individual learning and wellbeing needs are met.

Neerim District Secondary College enjoys strong and ongoing support from the Neerim South community, with students regularly involved in volunteering and contributing to local events. With increasing enrolments, supportive families, and a motivated, forward-thinking staff team, Neerim District Secondary College is a destination school and an excellent place to build a rewarding and impactful career.

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 workplace, 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

This position is fulltime 7.6 hours per day.

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to seni

📌 Student Engagement Responder (Neerim South)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Neerim South