ES1-3 Personal Assistant & Communications Officer

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 environment 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.

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 environment 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 skilled 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.Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

Administrative Support:

- Provide comprehensive support to the Principal and leadership team, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, weekly operations correspondence.

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📌 -3 Personal Assistant (Warrnambool)
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