Overview : Work Type :Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary : Salary not specified

Grade :Education Support - Level 1, Range 2

Occupation :Administration

Location :Melbourne - Eastern suburbs

Reference :1535989

Location Profile :

- Blackburn High School is a vibrant, multicultural, and inclusive co-educational government school for students in Years 7-12 that provides a comprehensive education located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, about 16 km from the CBD. We are proud of our rich academic and extensive co-curricular programs that provide opportunities for all students to reach their potential.
- We deliver a dynamic educational program, underpinned by our school values of Respect, the pursuit of Excellence and Citizenship. The Learning Norms and Instructional Model, foster student agency and resilience. High expectations, effort and achievement are acknowledged and celebrated. Our reputation in the community has evolved through the hard work and positive partnerships between the staff, students, and parents.
- There are approximately 1300 students with an enrolment cap placed for Year 7. The school's workforce is made up of the Principal, three Assistant Principals, twelve Leading Teachers and four Learning Specialists, with approximately 150 teaching and education support staff. The House System consists of four interdependent House learning communities, that foster a sense of connectedness and belonging that forge strong links with the home. The school day begins with a 15-minute mentor session on four of the days with students vertically arranged from Year 7-12 working together, followed by five 58-minute periods where students work within their year level groupings.
- The school provides a comprehensive, challenging, curriculum that encourages a solid work ethic,



a large range of extra-curricular activities and student leadership programs including clubs, extensive camps program, a highly acclaimed music program, the very successful sports program, robotics competitions, the Duke of Edinburgh and Art/Technology exhibitions.
- Principal: Joanna Alexander- 60 Springfield Road, Blackburn 3130- Tel: 03 8804 6464- 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 :

- Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Purpose :

- The purpose of this role is to support students, teachers, school administration and operations and education programs involving tasks that are well defined and are undertaken within established rules and supervision and guidance being close at hand.



This position reports directly to the House Leader and in-directly to the Business Manager who oversees the overall management of Education Support Staff and their processes.

- 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 support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifi

📌 Ed Support - House Administration / First Aid Assistant - (Fixed 1.0) (Melbourne)
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