ES1-3 Personal Assistant & Communications Officer

Department of Education Victoria – Warrnambool VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Warrnambool College is a vibrant learning community, where your skills and contribution can make a real difference to our students and our future.

At Warrnambool College, we achieve success through Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. These core values underpin every aspect of our school culture and guide the way we work, learn and support one another. They are reflected in 'The Warrnambool College Way', which shapes our shared expectations and approach to learning and community.

We offer a challenging and engaging curriculum, provide regular feedback to families, and foster a caring environment where students learn to support one another and the wider community.

Warrnambool College is a Years 7-12 secondary school operating across two campuses in the City of Warrnambool, serving students from the city and surrounding rural districts. The College supports a diverse student community, with approximately 120 staff across leadership, teaching, wellbeing, education support and re-engagement roles.

We provide diverse learning pathways, including the SEAL Program, Sporting Pathway Program, a broad VCE offering, and the VCE Vocational Major, enabling students to pursue pathways suited to their strengths and future goals.

We are proud of our inclusive culture, supporting all students through programs such as the Stars and Clontarf Academies for Indigenous students, Rainbow Club and our Multicultural Leadership Group. Our strong music program features orchestras, rock bands, instrumental lessons, and regular performance opportunities,



while sporting academies and a wide range of extracurricular activities allow students to develop skills beyond the classroom and build strong connections with their peers.

At Warrnambool College, we value people who are committed to making a positive difference and who want to be part of a collaborative, inclusive and forward-thinking school community.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Administration and Organisation

Demonstratedcapacity and technical knowledge to perform duties consistent with this role, including the ability to manage and support others in the school with their relevant work functions.

SC2 Communication and Relationships

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills, including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with students, parents, staff and external organisations.

SC3 Teamwork and Professional Practice

Proven ability to contribute to and work both in a team setting and independently, including the ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality. Demonstrated high level organizational and time management skills and initiative.

SC4 Systems Knowledge & Professional Learning

Possess the technical knowledge and experience relevant to the position (eg. Microsoft Office, Excel, Compass, Panorama, SharePoint, Dept of Education portals). Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth,



particularly with the adoption of new software and systems.

Role

School holiday attendance is not a requirement for this position.

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 senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Profes

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