Department of Education Victoria – Ararat VIC

5d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Ararat, located between the picturesque Grampians and Pyrenees ranges in the Central Highlands of Western Victoria, is approximately 200 km from Melbourne and 100 km west of Ballarat. With an estimated population of 11,500, the city offers a welcoming atmosphere and a relaxed country lifestyle.

Ararat North Primary School currently serves 60 students, supported by a team of 3 classroom teachers and 2 specialist teachers who provide instruction in Physical Education, STEAM, Auslan, Performing Arts, and Library programs. The school's dedicated staff also includes 3 Education Support Officers, a Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS) Coordinator, a Business Manager, a Grounds Keeper, and the school Principal.

Our diverse school community is enriched by students from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, fostering an inclusive setting where every child has the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to supporting students in reaching their full potential while cultivating resilience, respect, and responsibility.

The school grounds are expansive and meticulously maintained, with large, leafy trees that provide a serene and inspiring environment. Recent upgrades to teaching spaces have created modern, dynamic learning environments. Our facilities include dedicated areas for art, STEM, and library activities, as well as a versatile multi-purpose hall.

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

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 qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
- Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily availabl

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