Location Profile

Ngurraga School

Ngurraga School is a new, purpose-built specialist school located in Werribee South, within Melbourne¿s rapidly growing western suburbs. Established in 2026, the school will expand to provide education for students from Prep to Year 12 in 2027, catering for students with mild to profound intellectual disabilities.

Our school is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and engaging learning setting where every student is supported to achieve their individual potential. Through personalised, evidence-based teaching, a strong focus on communication, wellbeing and independence, and a collaborative multidisciplinary approach, we strive to deliver meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for life beyond school.

At Ngurraga School, we are committed to challenging the status quo, striving for excellence and continuously improving the way we teach, lead and support our students. Our school values underpin our decisions, relationships and daily practices, fostering a culture of high expectations, inclusion, respect and collaboration.

As a growing school, Ngurraga offers an exciting opportunity for passionate and dedicated professionals to help shape an innovative and forward-thinking school community. We are equally committed to supporting our staff, recognising that professional excellence is built on a foundation of wellbeing, work-life balance, collaboration and meaningful professional growth.

Join our growing team and be part of a school that challenges thinking, values its people and strives to make a genuine difference in the lives of every student.

Selection Criteria

SC1 ¿ Demonstrated capacity to provide strategic leadership across a complex, multidisciplinary school operations portfolio, including Education Support, Administration, Information Technology, Facilities and Maintenance, Nursing, Allied Health and NDIS support, with the ability to establish clear accountabilities, align diverse functions and lead teams toward shared school priorities.

SC2 ¿ Demonstrated ability to lead the integration of workforce, financial, operational and student-support systems within a specialist school environment, using sound professional judgement to balance competing priorities, allocate resources effectively and develop sustainable solutions to complex organisational challenges.

SC3 ¿ Demonstrated capacity to provide high-level strategic advice to the Principal, Executive and School Leadership teams and School Council, synthesising complex financial, workforce, operational, compliance and student-support information into clear analysis, recommendations and actionable decisions that support school improvement.

SC4 ¿ Demonstrated experience in leading organisational development and continuous improvement, including designing, implementing and evaluating whole-school systems, processes and practices that strengthen workforce capability, operational effectiveness, compliance, student wellbeing and the delivery of the school¿s strategic priorities.

SC5 ¿ Highly developed interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, with demonstrated capacity to lead across professional disciplines, facilitate complex conversations, build collective understanding, develop staff capability, manage competing perspectives and communicate confidently with staff, families, external agencies, leadership and governance bodies.

SC6 ¿ Demonstrated capacity to translate strategic vision into effective whole-school practice within a specialist-school context, including the establishment of new programs, structures, partnerships and support models that respond to diverse student needs and strengthen the school¿s capacity to achieve improved outcomes.

Role An education support class position at level 2 will have a primary responsibility for the management of significant areas or functions within the school to support the educational services being provided to students. In exercising the responsibility an education support class position at level 2 will have the authority to make all significant decisions relating to the program, budget and staff relating to their area of designated responsibility within the framework of the school's strategic plan,



policies and budget 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.

An education support class position at level 2 will contribute to the overall management of the school through involvement in policy formulation and decision making.

Responsibilities

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Management

- Provide strategic leadership and oversight across Education Support, Administration, Information Technology, Facilities and Maintenance, Nursing, Allied Health and NDIS support.

- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective and consistent whole-school operations.

- Establish clear roles, responsibilities, accountabilities and expectations across operational teams.

- Align operational functions, staffing and resources with the school¿s strategic priorities and improvement goals.

- Foster a collaborative, accountable and high-performing workplace culture.

Operational, Workforce and Resource Management

- Oversee the integration of workforce, financial, operational and student-support systems.

- Manage competing operational priorities and ensure effective allocation of staffing, resources and budgets.

- Identify and implement sustainable solutions to complex organisational and operational challenges.

- Monitor workforce capacity, operational performance and resource requirements to support effective service delivery.

- Ensure operational systems and processes meet legislative, Department and school policy requirements

Strategic Advice and Governance

- Provide high-level strategic and operational advice to the Principal, Executive Team, School Leadership Team and School Council.

- Analyse and interpret complex workforce, financial, operational, compliance and student-support information.

- Prepare reports, recommendations and strategic advice to support informed decision-making.

- Identify organisational risks, emerging challenges and opportunities for school improvement.

- Support effective governance, accountability, compliance and strategic planning across the school.

Organisational Development and Continuous Improvement

- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of whole-school systems, processes and operational practices.

- Identify opportunities to improve organisational efficiency, workforce capability and service delivery.

- Develop and implement consistent procedures, frameworks and accountability measures across operational areas.

- Lead change management initiatives that strengthen organisational effectiveness and sustainability.

- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of operational systems and improvement initiatives.

- Support qualified learning, staff development and capability building across multidisciplinary teams.

Communication, Collaboration and Staff Leadership

- Build and maintain positive, productive relationships with staff, families, external agencies and key stakeholders.

- Lead and support multidisciplinary teams through effective communication, collaboration and shared decision-making.

- Facilitate complex conversations, resolve competing priorities and manage differing perspectives professionally.

- Provide guidance, coaching and professional support to strengthen staff performance and capability.

- Communicate complex operational and strategic information clearly to diverse audiences.

- Promote a culture of collaboration, professional accountability, continuous improvement and shared responsibility.





Whole-School Program Development and Implementation

- Translate the school¿s strategic vision and priorities into effective whole-school operational practices.

- Lead the establishment and implementation of new programs, structures, partnerships and student-support models.

- Coordinate multidisciplinary services to ensure integrated, responsive and student-centred support.

- Identify emerging student, workforce and organisational needs and develop appropriate whole-school responses.

- Strengthen partnerships with external providers, agencies and community organisations to improve student access to support.

- Evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of programs and initiatives to ensure they contribute to improved student outcomes.

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 *@education.vic.gov.au

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

Other Information

- 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 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal

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 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal

Program Benefits

No available

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🏢 Department of Education Victoria
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