1.  Domonstrated ability to undertake front of house receiption duties that demonstrates excellent communiction and interpersonal skills.

2.  The capacity to provide accurate information to parents, visitors, staff and students in a way that fosters a welcoming environment and effective customer service.

3.  Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member, disaplaying reliability and maintaining high levvel confidentiality.

4.  Domonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment.

We are seeking a warm, professional and engaging Adminisration / First Aid Assistant to join our general office with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Hours:  8.45 am - 12.30 pm - Monday to Friday.

The Department of Education and Training 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.

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

A person is not eligible for employment in the Teaching Service unless that person meets the vaccination requirements on commencement in the position.

Willmott Park Primary opened in 1995 with just over 100 students and enrols just under 800 in 2021. The school currently has a teaching and non-teaching staff of over 90. The demographic continues to change with an increasing diversification of family background and culture that brings a rich and positive perspective for the community. There is an increasing demand for OSHC (Out of School Hours Care) places that is housed in a free-standing, purpose-built and well-equipped facility. The school is 26 years old and has seen many building upgrades in 2008 & 2013. Two new prep level outdoor learning areas have been created to compliment developmental curriculum. These areas include sand pits, cubby houses and a large outdoor workspace.

Willmott Park boasts exceptional grounds and recreational play area that includes many recreational play zones, outdoor performing area, an all-weather play area, outdoor performance area, environmental planting areas, fitness room, music, art, science & other learning specialisation areas. 

Staff professional learning has been a significant priority focusing an April to March P & D cycle on improving learning outcomes with literacy and numeracy. Teacher performance and development and improving student learning outcomes are prominent in both the strategic and annual implementation plans. 

Specialist programs for all students include Physical Education, STEAM, Visual Arts and Music. English as an Additional Language (EAL) is offered for new arrivals and students with language other than English. A Deaf Facility operates within the school that has 12-students enrolled. The hearing-impaired students are integrated into classes and supported by the facility staff. To complement the Deaf Facility, Auslan (the signing language of the deaf) is offered as a Language Other Than English (LOTE).

Rapid changes in technology have led to providing meaningful and appropriate integration of ICT into student learning opportunities. Interactive LCD televisions & whiteboards are fitted in all classrooms and to compliment teaching and learning thus taking Willmott Park to the forefront of technology in schools.  Netbooks are accessible in years 5 and 6 and all students are encouraged to have a personal iPad to support their learning at school and home.

A variety of curriculum support programs operate that include Reading Club 3-6, EAL, Speech Therapy, and Step into Preps on Learning and Developmental Curriculum in Prep. A wide variety of lunchtime programs (choir, band, gym, and computer etc.) continue to support student engagement.  Extra-curricular programs are a big feature that includes EB (Energy Breakthrough) and many more.

Willmott Park is an exemplary school that continues to build teacher capacity through ongoing professional learning and careful recruitment. And at the same time presents a balanced curriculum and a structured and equitable student management process. The Willmott Park staff are committed, parents supportive and the students very well managed. A shared leadership model operates that devolves responsibility across a broad range of responsibilities. The school has a culture where everybody is learning, innovation is seen as the norm and challenges seen as opportunities.

Contacts/Address:
WILLMOTT PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Dorchester Street, Craigieburn 3064
Ph. 9305 6639
Email: willmott.park.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Web www.willmottparkps.vic.edu.au