Department of Education Victoria – South Melbourne VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

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 environment 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 chance 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 Experience Supporting Students with Complex and Diverse Needs





Demonstrated experience working directly with children and young people with intellectual disabilities, including students with complex communication, sensory, physical, behavioural and personal care needs. Please provide specific examples of how you have adapted your approach to meet individual student needs and support meaningful participation, engagement and independence.

SC2 Implementation of Allied Health Programs and Interventions

Demonstrated experience implementing individualised allied health programs and therapeutic strategies under the direction of qualified allied health professionals, including Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and other relevant practitioners. Please provide practical examples of your involvement in delivering interventions, monitoring student responses and contributing to the achievement of individual student goals.

SC3 Communication, Regulation and Student Engagement

Demonstrated experience supporting students with complex communication and sensory regulation needs, including the practical use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), visual supports, sensory strategies and positive behaviour support approaches. Applicants must provide examples of strategies they have personally implemented to improve student communication, emotional regulation, engagement and participation in learning.





SC4 Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with allied health professionals, teachers, Education Support staff and families to deliver consistent, individualised student support. Please provide examples of how you have contributed to collaborative planning, implemented professional recommendations, communicated student progress and supported consistent practices across learning environments.

SC5 Qualified Practice, Initiative and Student-Centred Support

Demonstrated ability to work independently within the scope of an Allied Health Assistant role, exercise sound judgement, maintain accurate documentation and respond flexibly to the changing needs of students in a specialist school setting. Please provide examples of how you have demonstrated initiative, maintained student safety, dignity and wellbeing, and contributed to improvements in student outcomes while working under appropriate professional supervision.

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 fo

📌 Allied Health Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne