Department of Education Victoria - Clyde North VIC

BirrangaCollegeits in a rapidly growing residentialareain the suburb of Clyde North. The school will work in partnership with the community toprovideauthentic learning opportunities andthebest academic and personal outcomes for all students.BirrangaCollegeis a new secondary school that opened in January 2026 with Year 7 enrolments only.Subsequentyear levelswill beaddedeach year. Neighbouring schools are relativelylargeandthe schoolis expected to grow quickly to meet residents demand for excellence in education, consistent with the vision for the Education State.

BirrangaCollegewill provide students withstate-of-the-artfacilities in STEM, Technologies, Visual Arts and Physical Education and contemporary learning spaces to cater for the needs of all our students.

School Vision and Values

BirrangaCollegehas a vision of cultivating compassionate hearts, curious minds and confident leaders. We will live by our values, `Belong, Believe, Become.`We look forward to our studentsemergingas resilient and productive members of the community.

The name Birranga and the symbol of the oyster shell carry deep significance. The Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation lived in the Clyde region, and oyster shell remnants discovered along Cardinia Creek speak to their enduring presence in this landscape. The oyster shell is our emblem a reminder that every student carries within them a rare and precious pearl: an innate goodness and unique talent waiting to be discovered. Our job as educators is to help discover this potential and draw it out in each and every student.

At Birranga College, we believe that pearl is found through connection to each other, to learning, and to community.



That belief shapes everything we do.

Our educational philosophy extends beyond the classroom and embraces our values of Belong Believe Become:

BELONG

BE grateful

BE empathetic

BELIEVE

BE curious

BE responsible

BE confident

BECOME

BE a leader

BE self-aware

BE an upstander

Birranga 5 promises staff make to each other

- We value teamwork, collaboration and fun to help each other succeed.
- We communicate and build trust by being compassionate and honest with each other.
- We work in partnership with students, staff and families and so foster growth in ourselves and others.
- We support every individual to have the courage to believe in themselves and to be their best, authentic self
- We support and maintain a safe and respectful environment with empathy

Commitment to Excellence

The school will deliver the highest quality of education for all learners. Our school willdemonstratea strong commitment to outstanding post school outcomes for all students, be that University or other further study, apprenticeships,traineeshipsor full-time work. This fulfills our purpose of ensuring we open the shell to reveal the pearl - the full potential of our students, becoming the best version of themselves.

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.

SC7 Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and helping to develop the college's culture through practicing the values of Belong, Believe, Become.

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 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 fir

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