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 environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4  Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position, particularly anaphylaxis requirements in a school environment. 

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.

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

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.  The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.  It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 801 or email on: brett.west@education.vic.gov.au

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department’s exemplar available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx

The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx

Mandama Primary School is located in Grovedale (southern suburban area of Geelong) in an established residential area which has an enrolment of 395 students.  The SFO Index is 0.44 and the SFOE Index at 0.38.  Within our cohort we have 20 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.   The school has 17 classes with 3 classes at Prep level, 5 at 1/2, 4 at 3/4, and 5 at 5/6.  The school has 35 EFT staff, comprising of the Principal, Assistant Principal, 2 Learning Specialists, 17 classroom teachers, 5 specialist teachers - Visual Arts, Performing Arts/Music, Italian, Physical Education and Digital Technologies. The ESSS comprises of 7 classroom support staff, 1 Library staff member, and 2 full time equivalent administration staff. Mandama families also benefit from the care provided by the Student Welfare Officer including strong partnerships with EMU, Drummond St., CASEA and others. The school has Technical Support Staff, an Out of School Hours Coordinator and

The staff work hard to provide a teaching pedagogy reflective of 21st century designs including ICT rich environments and personalised learning for every student.  Our curriculum is delivered in a positive, stimulating and challenging environment where every child experiences success and is supported to develop a love of life-long learning, following the Mandama Motto of ‘Learning for Life”.  We operate a 1:1 ipad program to support and extend student learning opportunities through years 3-6, and school based devices for our P-2 students. The students explore their world through inquiry based learning to become thinking, informed, resilient and self-directed learners who can contribute actively to their community.  The effective teaching of English and Mathematics is recognised as the foundation to successful learning and is a key aspect of teaching throughout the day. The establishment of our Food forest, Camping program, Swimming and Student Leadership teams enable students to hone their life skills and knowledge. We have introduced a "Learning for Life" weekly program which incorporates the School Values with the SWPBS and Resilience, Rights, and Respectful Relationships programs as a way of developing social and emotional skills in our students. The provision of lunchtime activities in PE and the Arts, lunchtime library activities, and the Passive Play room also caters for students in non-classroom times.

Mandama Primary School has a supportive School Council and willingly embraces parent/carer helpers volunteering to assist with classroom learning support programs, sports programs and other school events.