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Pathways Coordinator

Job posted: 15/03/2023
Applications close: 28/03/2023 (Midnight)
4 days remaining

4 days remaining

Job Description

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / From 24/04/2023

Organisation: Education and Training

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1336673

Reference: 1336673

Occupation: Education and Training

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: Melbourne | CBD

Selection Criteria

  1. Demonstrated capacity to provide comprehensive careers and pathways advice to students, parents and colleagues
  2. Demonstrated knowledge of Work Experience/Placement/VET programs including regulations and procedures
  3. Demonstrated high level of communication and organisational skills with the ability to work collaboratively and network with a wide range of people in the education/business sectors as well as the wider community.
  4. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology and the capacity to maintain data integrity.
  5. Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.  Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.  Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.  Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.  Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years.  Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered.  Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.  Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the design and production of school publications and documents.
  • Provide professional student support services, e.g. therapist and psychological and counselling services.
  • Provide strategic advice on specific support services and their impact on students, school curriculum and services.
  • Manage the use of and access to school resource and reference material.

Who May Apply

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

EEO AND OHS Commitment

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

Child Safe Standards

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

DET Values

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

Other Information

  • 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

Conditions of Employment

  • 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

Location Profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to co-ordinate our Careers / VET and Pathways programs, supporting students with mild intellectual disability.

 

Located in South Melbourne, Montague Continuing Education Centre (Montague School) is housed in a heritage building tracing its origin to 1889, when it was the Montague State School. The school is near public transport so is accessible for students from all areas of Melbourne. The school buildings and grounds include spacious classrooms, various teaching and learning spaces, library area, large hall (currently used as a dance studio), art room, maintained gardens, gymnasium and weight room, basketball/netball court with generous outdoor areas and a commercial kitchen.

 

Montague School provides a safe, supportive, friendly and orderly learning environment that enables young people to connect with teachers and learning. It is a Special School for students aged 15 - 18 with a mild intellectual disability. All students are funded under the Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD). There are currently 31 students enrolled and envisage reaching a capacity of 50 students within the next 2 years. 

 

Student enrolment is through a comprehensive application, orientation and induction process. Enrolment at Montague School is based on a student’s disability and associated educational needs. Subject to capacity, student intake may be at any stage of the year, providing the student is of school age and satisfies the eligibility criteria. Families who enrol at Montague School do so knowing that their child is capable of great things, with the awareness that they would benefit from a different approach to their education. Students entering Montague School join a community of true peers, something which can be transformative to their learning experience and academic success.

 

The programs at Montague School are guided by the principles that every student is valued and respected and has the right and the capacity to integrate fully into the community. Montague's educational programs are tailored to meet the individual needs and abilities of each student. The curriculum is challenging and hands-on with a vocational emphasis. The Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC), the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program, a range of VET modules and work experience placements is available. To improve the self-confidence and social skills of each student, the school offers a variety of programs e.g., Health and Physical Education, Cooking, Art, Organised and Interschool Sport and Animal Therapy.

 

The principles that underpin our practice of teaching, knowledge and learning are designed to be enduring, challenging and connected. These principles are founded on strong, positive and supportive relationships. All students have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and are introduced to learning at their point of need. Montague School has a structured Student Support Group (SSG) Week, once each term where students, staff, families, and connected services meet to review each student’s IEP progress.

 

The school has a combined equivalent of 16 part-time/full-time staff, including Teachers, Education Support, Mental Health Practitioner, Learning Specialist, Business manager and Principal. Staff work collaboratively in Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) to plan targeted instruction within the Victorian Curriculum context.

Pathways Coordinator

Job type:

Full time / From 24/04/2023

Job classification:

Not provided

Contact:

David Casas | 03 9690 3535

Pathways Coordinator