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Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: 1453657
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.
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.
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:
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, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.
Please note: This position has a flexible start date and has the option to have the contract extended for ther right candidate.
This position can accommodate part time hours (8:30am-3:30pm), but it is mandatory that the candidate works 5 days per week.
The responsibilities of this position will be:
Reception
· Welcome visitors, answer questions, provide directions, answer a multi-line switchboard quickly (ideally within 3 ring cycles) and perform assigned task efficiently.
· Screening of visitors to the school and arrange interviews as required.
· Receive visitors to the school and manage enquiries made to the general office in relation to school business.
· Respond to and/or direct all communications made to and within the school appropriately.
General Administration
Assisting with office administration functions such as, enrolments, purchasing, financial operations, accounts, keys, attendance, filing, receipting payments, copying and secretarial work, CASES21, Compass operations, mail, preparation of data, family transactions, reports and information as required.
Responsible for entry of State Schools Relief and Financial Hardship applications for the whole school, along with producing invoices and distribution of received items to eligible students.
Assisting with whole school enrolments including checking documentation handed in at the front office, processing of transition documentation from other schools, maintaining student¿s files on CASES21 and Compass and filing of student enrolment documentation.
Provide first aid support commensurate with level of training in this area when required.
Liaise with colleagues to support the efficient operation of day-to-day activities, excursions and events.
Assist attendance officers with student attendance, including entry of late arrivals and early departures where required.
Assist in accounts receivable and payable. This may include SSB, CSEF and other duties as required.
Provide support for school organised events including organisation of catering.
Mobile phone confiscation administration, support and follow up.
Responsibility of maintenance and ordering of stationery, school branding materials, paper and photocopier supplies and other necessities for administration (tea, coffee, tissues, etc).
Undertake other duties as may be deemed necessary by the School Leadership Team.
General expectations of staff
· Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, leaders, students and the public.
· Perform duties in an efficient, professional and courteous manner in accordance with the College Values.
· Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures and staff policies and protocols.
· Commitment to and development within a multi skilled office environment.
· All duties require accuracy in record keeping, attention to detail and require confidentiality to be maintained.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
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).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department'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 department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
Please note: This position has a flexible start date and has the option to have the contract extended for ther right candidate.
This position can accommodate part time hours, but it is mandatory that the candidate works 5 days per week.
Lyndale Secondary College is a large Years 7-12 single campus educational provider with a student population of 850. Serving our local community since 1961, we are extremely proud of our leading-edge educational practice, exceptional pathway management for all students, and our strength through cultural diversity.
As part of our dedication to providing the very best outcomes for all students, we offer VCE, VCE VM, VPC, VET, as well as English as a Second Language, Integration, Numeracy and Literacy support programs. The College also provides a Select Entry Learning Program (SEAL) which allows gifted and talented students to explore their academic potential in a challenging and supportive environment.
Our staff are dedicated to providing our students with the best-practice teaching and learning, and are supported to be their best professionally and personally. Teachers collaborate to create engaging environments for students, including the use of team-teaching, cross-curricular approaches, community projects and peer observation.
Over 40% of the school population was born outside Australia in 47 different countries, and 64 different languages at home, providing our students with a rich experience of cultural awareness and immersion. Our Performing Arts program is second to none and provides our students with opportunities to participate at the very highest level.
Our student¿s voices are heard strongly through our student voice program and the many leadership opportunities. At Lyndale we listen to our students to strengthen our College ¿ they are our greatest asset.
The College has nearly completed a comprehensive rebuild program which has seen new state-of-the-art facilities and learning spaces created ¿ including a STEM Centre, Technology/Arts Hub, Aviation and VR Centre, extensively resourced library, and our world-class Performing Arts Theatre.
Lyndale has a long and proud history of students achieving professional success in a wide range of careers such as in medicine, law, commerce, business, emergency services, sciences and on the sporting field.
Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026
Ed Support Level 1-Range 2
Jessica Quinn | 03 9795 2366