Department of Education Victoria – Werribee VIC

2d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

At our safe and supportive school we work in teams to support our staff and students to create meaningful life-long impact

Manorvale Primary School was established in 1983 and is located on the Werribee River and situated on the site named after the Manor House owned by the Chirnside family. The Werribee River provided a boundary between the territories of the Woiwurong First Nations people to the northeast and the Wathawurrung to the southwest. The school is organised in straight year level structure.

The school is predominantly English speaking but also contains students from a range of cultural backgrounds including refugee and asylum-seeking families. 30% of students come from non-English speaking background including refugee students. 45 of our students are indigenous Australians.

Staffing profile consist of 24 Teaching Staff and 14 Education Support Staff.

The school continues to use and examine data to inform and guide teacher practice. The school is undergoing a transformation process where we have embedded the principles of the Science of Learning, guided by Rosenshine, and school wide operational expectations resulting in a calm and consistent learning environment.

The school is undertaking a $12.1 million capital works project to supply new buildings. At the 2026 student census the school had 290 students.

We are a mainstream primary school who welcomes all neighbourhood children to enrol and operates with an inclusive mindset to reduce barriers and provide access to learning. We are proud to foster a strong, inclusive school culture grounded in respect and explicitly teach the school values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience,



Aspiring. MPS strives for high academic achievement for all students and supports our teachers with developing learning sequences using the support of high-quality external materials such as Ochre, EMP, Corrective Reading Decodable Readers Australia, MulitLit & Maths Mastery. We are critical consumers of the resources we engage with and tailor their use to the needs of our students.

We are proud to have partnered with La Trobe University and the Momentum Project, Classroom Mastery and Bronwyn Ryrie-Jones in 2025 and in the future.

We are seeking team member who is enthusiastic about contributing to a school community that embraces innovation, continuous improvement, and a deep commitment to every learner’s success, including our teaching team. The role for 2027 will focus on supporting the development of our teams in embedding high quality pedagogy which is aligned with our vision for our school.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Professional Knowledge and Experience

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in positive behaviour support and working with children or adolescents with disability and additional needs, including understanding factors that may influence behaviour, regulation, engagement and participation within an educational setting.

SC2 Observation and Reasonable Adjustments





Demonstrated ability to observe and analyse student behaviour within context, identify relevant functional and environmental factors, and recommend proactive, positive and evidence-based adjustments that support student engagement and participation.

SC3 Documentation and Disability Inclusion

Demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise professional documentation outlining student functional needs, barriers, behavioural considerations and recommended supports. Knowledge of the Victorian Disability Inclusion Profile process, or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge, is desirable.

SC4 Communication and Collaboration

Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, school staff, families and other professionals to develop consistent and appropriate approaches to student support.

SC5 Organisation and Skilled Practice

Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and maintain accurate professional records while providing proactive, evidence based and student-centred behaviour support within a school environment.

Role

The Complex Behaviour Support ES will work under the direction of the Principal, Assistant Principal and Leading Teacher to create a positive climate for learning focusing on the following:

- student wellbeing
- staff capacity building
- managing complex behaviours
- assessing complex behaviours and implementing evidence-based interventions to promote positive behaviour change

Skills and Capabilities:

To be successful in this role, the employee needs to have the following skills and capabilities:

- Demonstrated successful experience working with students with complex

📌 Behaviour Analyst (Australia)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Australia