Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs

Reference: 1550840

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 environment.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team setting, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC7 Demonstrate acommitment to fostering andhelping to developthe college's culturethrough practicing thevaluesofBelong, 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 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, specialisedstudent/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

The role provides practical, hands-on support to the teaching and learning of STEM, Art and Technology at Birranga College. The role prepares classrooms and resources so that teachers can focus on instruction, and assists students with the materials, equipment and technology they need to complete their learning. The role also supports the safe, orderly and well-maintained conditions around the school. along with support OHS compliance and accountability measures.'

The role may be used to undertake general maintenance tasks around the College as required. This may include minor repairs and adjustments to classroom furniture and equipment, basic upkeep of STEM, Art and Technology spaces, reporting maintenance issues to the Assistant Principal and assisting with the tidy-up and reset of learning spaces.

The college may wish for the person holding this position to undergo further training in the machinery / equipment in this space to support safe use and development of further potential ability to create more options for students.

Who May Apply

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

Diversity and

📌 Technology/ Art Support (Melbourne)
🏢 Government schools
📍 Melbourne