Location Profile

Portland South Primary School is nestled in the historic, coastal town of Portland in South West Victoria. Our pristine beaches, enchanting nature, unique wildlife and enticing outdoor lifestyle, make our community a desirable place to live, work and play.

Portland South is a dynamic and diverse learning community where parents, staff and students share a common goal and commitment to educational excellence and growth. Our School Motto is `Reach for The Stars¿ and our school values are `We Respect, We Challenge, We Believe, We Achieve¿.

Portland South Primary School is dedicated to providing explicit, evidence-based teaching to ensure all learners receive systematic instruction, particularly in literacy and numeracy. Our school community works together to collaboratively nurture, motivate and educate our children to become inquiring and passionate lifelong learners. Portland South Primary School fosters a love of learning and is committed to ensuring that all students reach their maximum potential in a safe, supportive, and caring learning setting. Our staff have high expectations, and we aim to provide the best education possible for all students, ensuring they develop a wide variety of skills that will enable them to take responsibility for their own learning and to prepare them for an ever-changing world. The school is very proud of the commitment and dedication of all its staff.

Student wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do. We embrace The Resilience Project approach to teaching resilience through Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness. This approach develops student understanding, strategies and skills that support a positive sense of self, promote respectful relationships, and build their capacity to recognise and manage their own emotions.





Our school enjoys expansive grounds with a variety of well‑resourced learning spaces, including modern technology, to support our commitment to teaching and learning for the 21st Century. Specialist teaching is available for PE, Art, STEM, Music and Gunditjmara Culture & Language Program, which enriches the curriculum of the school.

Portland South Primary School has a current enrolment of 142 students.

Portland South Primary School is nestled in the historic, coastal town of Portland in South West Victoria. Our pristine beaches, enchanting nature, unique wildlife and enticing outdoor lifestyle, make our community a desirable place to live, work and play.

Portland South is a dynamic and diverse learning community where parents, staff and students share a common goal and commitment to educational excellence and growth. Our School Motto is `Reach for The Stars¿ and our school values are `We Respect, We Challenge, We Believe, We Achieve¿.

Portland South Primary School is dedicated to providing explicit, evidence-based teaching to ensure all learners receive systematic instruction, particularly in literacy and numeracy. Our school community works together to collaboratively nurture, motivate and educate our children to become inquiring and passionate lifelong learners.



Portland South Primary School fosters a love of learning and is committed to ensuring that all students reach their maximum potential in a safe, supportive, and caring learning environment. Our staff have high expectations, and we aim to provide the best education possible for all students, ensuring they develop a wide variety of skills that will enable them to take responsibility for their own learning and to prepare them for an ever-changing world. The school is very proud of the commitment and dedication of all its staff.

Student wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do. We embrace The Resilience Project approach to teaching resilience through Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness. This approach develops student understanding, strategies and skills that support a positive sense of self, promote respectful relationships, and build their capacity to recognise and manage their own emotions.

Our school enjoys expansive grounds with a variety of well‑resourced learning spaces, including modern technology, to support our commitment to teaching and learning for the 21st Century. Specialist teaching is available for PE, Art, STEM, Music and Gunditjmara Culture & Language Program, which enriches the curriculum of the school.

Portland South Primary School has a current enrolment of 142 students.

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

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