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

All applicants are encouraged to complete a tour of the College, please call 03 53852381 to make an appointment.

Advice for Applicants

Applicants are free to structure applications in any manner they choose, but must ensure that the following are included:

• A specific response to all of the Selection Criteria and position details.  It is suggested that applicants limit their response to not more than 7 pages
• A Cover Letter introducing yourself and providing your name, record number (if currently employed by DE), home address, telephone numbers (home, work and mobile) and the vacancy number of the position.
• A summary of experience and qualifications.
• The names and contact details of three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the Key Selection Criteria.

Please note: The selection panel may contact referees other than those listed.

Applications to be submitted via Recruitment Online in preferably a .pdf format.

The Selection Process will involve at least the following steps:

1. Receipt of application by closing date
2. Shortlisting of applications
3. Interview process (applicants may be invited back for a second interview)
4. Referee checks (these may occur prior and/or after the interviews)

Note: the panel reserves the right to contact others outside of the list of referees provided by the applicant. On making a decision to appoint, a job offer will be made to the successful applicant.

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Our College values of Community, Inclusion, Respect and Integrity are at the core of all relationships and guide every daily interaction. We believe that quality relationships based on inclusiveness and mutual respect between parents, teachers and students are the key to us achieving our purpose.

Student wellbeing is critical in empowering students with the social and emotional competencies to experience success and happiness in a rapidly changing world. A comprehensive student wellbeing structure is in place throughout the College. Staff teams coordinate a series of DET inclusive programs (including SWPBS, RRRR, Marrung) and services that build student self-worth, personal identity and relationships of mutual respect. We have a dedicated team running our Breakfast Club and Outside School Hours Care program for our community.

Murtoa College P-12 embraces its position within the community. The College is actively building community partnerships that transform educational opportunities and outcomes for students. Murtoa College is proud to be at the heart of the local community, offering truly student centred, rich learning programs that promote exciting and extensive pathways into an increasingly global society.

 Our key objectives at Murtoa College are:

·         To improve the learning growth of all students in all areas.

·         To ensure all students are motivated in their learning and that they have a strong sense of belonging and connectedness to the college and their peers.

·         To maintain a safe and respectful environment for the whole college community.

Murtoa College is a Foundation to Year 12 School of currently 239 students situated 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, and approximately 30 kilometres east of Horsham. Currently the F-6 area has a total of 84 students. Classes are run at each year level in years 7-12 and in the senior years we offer the VCE, VCE Vocational Major (VM) and Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC). We also facilitate traineeships and assist students to find apprenticeships with local industries with the support of the onsite Headstart Coordinator.

Our college draws students from the local area, Murtoa College also has students who travel by bus each day from Horsham. The school services a wide area that ranges east to west from Horsham to Rupanyup (45 kilometres) and north to south from Minyip to Glenorchy (about 50 kilometres).
Our feeder schools are Minyip Primary School, Rupanyup Primary School and Our Lady Help of Christians School. We also have a number of families in Horsham who choose to send their children to Murtoa College to provide their education in a rural setting with smaller class sizes. Murtoa College works in collaboration with these rural primary schools through the Dunmunkle Cluster where we network, share resources and support an extensive transition program.

The college has 23.5 EFT teaching staff plus 12.00 EFT education support staff working across administration, classroom support and maintenance. Murtoa College has a beautiful groodle named Rosie who is a therapy dog who is used to support the wellbeing of students and staff.

Murtoa College seeks to ensure our students learning works in concert with their home and community. Ours is a school that understands education occurs within and beyond the school gate, through both teaching staff and drawing upon the wisdom and experience of local community members. This community focus exposes our students to our core values including that relationships matter above all else.