Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Loddon Mallee - Campaspe

Reference: 1550016

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 workplace.

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

[Attendance requirement for this position]

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 available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

- Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines
- Supports communication between teachers and parents




- Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities
- Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting
- Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information
- Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure
- Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting
- Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co-ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs
- Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance
- Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Conditions of Employment





- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Location Profile

WELCOME TO GIRGARRE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Girgarre Primary is in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, 10 minutes from Kyabram and 30 minutes from Shepparton. Our calm, safe, rural school caters for both children within the township of Girgarre and those from the surrounding district. The school is an important educational hub to the wider Girgarre community.

Teaching and learning

Girgarre Primary School currently has two classes: F-2 and a 3-6. Our instructional model emphasises the elements of teaching and learning, as per the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0. Small group work is utilised as much as possible to ensure that learning tasks meet the students¿ current educational needs. All students are provided with learning support or extension if this is necessary.

Our spacious learning environment has the latest technology with individual laptops provided for all students to use while at school. Our magnificent grounds provide space and plenty of scope for play.

In 2026, we do not charge school fees. In addition, all new students are provided with a free school shirt, hat and jumper on enrolment. All learning materials (including exercise books and stationery) are provided by the school.

Our staff and students

In 2026, we have 27 students with a similar number of students across both classrooms. We have 5 teachers (3.6 FTE, including the principal and classroom teachers) and are looking to add another part-time teacher to our teaching and learning team. In addition, we have four Education Support Officers (1.9 FTE) and a business manager (0.2 FTE). Visiting art and library teachers attend fortnightly. Our fantastic staff to student ratio enables staff to develop a strong understanding of the learning needs of all students and incorporate student interests into the classroom learning program. Our staff are highly trained in the latest, evidence-based practices, and we have both literacy and numeracy specialist teachers across our staffing team.

Extra-curricular activities

Our school provides a wide range of extra curricula activities. We run a comprehensive camping and excursion program which is highly subsidised by the school council. We participate in a wide-range of incursions throughout the year. We are regular attendees at ANZAC and Remembrance Day services in Girgarre and visit our neighbouring small schools throughout the year, ensuring that our smaller student body have all the opportunities and experiences that are available to students in a larger school. Lunch orders are available on Thursdays from the Gargarro Botanic Gardens Café.

A learning community

Our student-led Junior School Council provides a strong voice for the student body. Our hard-working School Council has a strong sense of pride in our school and takes an active role in the governance of the school, along with sourcing fundraising opportunities.

Girgarre Primary is a School Wide Positive Behaviour System school and was awarded the Silver award for our efforts in 2024 and 2025. This ideology underpins our behaviour model with our aim being to develop happy, resilient and competent learners focusing on respect for self, for others, for one¿s learning and for one¿s environment. Our ATOSS results have improved over the past three years and students report that they love attending school and the support that they receive.

Apply now

Applications close Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

22 October 2026

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