Department of Education Victoria – Mildura VIC

2d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Mildura Senior College is an educational landmark located in the heart of Mildura, in north-west Victoria 545 kilometres from Melbourne.

The College has a student population in 2026 of 953 enrolled students with the addition of Year 10 VCE and VET students undertaking accelerated studies. The College is one of a small number of stand‑alone Senior Colleges in the state catering exclusively for Year 11 and 12 students undertaking the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or Vocational Major (VM). Mildura Senior College provides access to an unparalleled level of choice in the study areas of the VCE, VM, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and University Enhancement studies. The College has a clear commitment to the Managed Individual Pathways Program providing timetabled classes and Pathways Teachers advocate for all students. This unique learning environment is highly valued by the school community, which sees it as essential to students developing skills crucial to future success.

The College boasts outstanding facilities, which include the Deakin Trade Training Centre, VM Hub, Arts Precinct, Fitness Learning Facilities and numerous undercover student recreational areas. The grounds boast three sporting ovals utilised by College students, neighbouring schools and community sporting groups.

The College is committed to providing suitable senior pathways for all senior students. We work in partnership with our neighbouring 7‑10 colleges: Chaffey Secondary College, Irymple Secondary College, Merbein P‑10 College, Trinity Lutheran College, Henderson College and Mildura Christian College.



There is close cooperation with these colleges to support student transition and orientation. Each year approximately 30% of enrolments come from outside these neighbourhood colleges and include public, catholic and independent schools.

The College provides a young adult learning environment, and a learning philosophy built upon partnerships and solid relationships between teachers and students. Mildura Senior College provides clear pathways to further study and the workplace. Our mission is to deliver excellence in education and training opportunities for all students. Students are supported by full time careers and VET advisors, school to work coordinator, an extensive wellbeing team, student sub‑school leaders and a team of staff experienced in the successful delivery of senior studies. Mildura Senior College currently has 140 members of staff including 87 teaching staff.

Mildura Senior College is an inclusive environment that has a diverse student co‑hort including Koori, Pacifica and EAL students and celebrates this diversity. The Clontarf Academy is one example of a program at Mildura Senior College, targeted at reducing educational disadvantage for students.

The College is committed to Respectful Relationships and being a Safe School. The College values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Independence and Success reflect the culture and behaviours the College aims to develop in students,



to enable them to become outstanding young people as they transition on their pathways to the future.

Selection Criteria

- SC1 Demonstrated practical knowledge and skills associated with assisting young people with learning and self-regulation.
- SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.
- SC3 Capacity to undertake routine support tasks within a school environment and have the ability to support teachers and students in the classroom.
- SC4 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents.
- SC5 Demonstrated ability in the use of office systems including Microsoft and Google to allow for data entry and compliance documents.

Role

Additional hours that may be required by this position are subject to the DE Time In Lieu arrangement (9)(a).

As specified Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022, Attendance (5)(a)(i) Unless otherwise agreed, an education support class employee will be in attendance for 7.6 hours daily (for a full-time employee) between 7am and 6pm from Monday to Friday.

Due to the nature of this role, it is deemed necessary to have specified hours as listed below.

Hours of Work:MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday27.75 hrs / week9.00 to 3.15pm9.00 to 3.15pm10.30 to 3.15pm9.00 to 3.15pm9.00 to 3.15pm

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

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