0.4 Education Support

Department of Education Victoria – Wantirna VIC Yea High School recognises the importance of the partnership between schools and parents to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing. We share a commitment to, and a responsibility for, ensuring inclusive, safe and orderly environments for children and young people. The school aims to ensure the values of Respect, Trust and Acceptance are embedded in the school community. Yea High School is a co‑educational secondary college, situated 100 kilometres North‑East of Melbourne. The school has approximately 280 students enrolled and provides for the educational needs of a mixture of rural and semi‑rural communities. The Student Family Occupation figure for 2025 is 0.4348. The school caters for students in the Yea community and the districts of Glenburn, Murrindindi, Molesworth, Killingworth, Highlands, Homewood, Strath Creek, Kinglake and Flowerdale. Over 40% of its students travel by bus from south of Yea, notably Glenburn, Flowerdale and Kinglake. The school runs a flexible learning and re‑engagement program for students who need to reconnect with education – the Access Yea Community Education (AYCE) Program. In 2025 the program has 110 students enrolled at two AYCE centres. The Wantirna centre is the largest of those AYCE locations. Yea High School strongly believes that education is best achieved through all key stakeholders working together; staff, parents and community collaborating to help improve the educational outcomes of their young people. Yea High School believes that education should be about one student at a time, and students are better engaged when they are learning through their passions and interests. This position is with our AYCE program at the Wantirna Campus. Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in 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. Role An education support class position at this range will perform tasks 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. The role supports the educational services being provided to students but does 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 four in controlled circumstances, with responsibility remaining clearly with a teacher. Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level. Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes, typically involving accountability for a single function or coordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager. Assisting teachers by undertaking specific support tasks or coordinating the support function. Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles. Technical tasks requiring a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles, such as routine support in libraries, science, and information technology. Initially, the position will carry out routine tasks under close supervision. With experience, the employee may progressively take on coordination, specialised support tasks, or technical tasks. Responsibilities Provides routine support for teachers, including assisting with planning of student routines. Supports communication between teachers and parents. Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities. Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting. Assists students in comprehending basic tasks and information. Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure. Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to four students within a classroom setting. Supports teachers in coordinating educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine coordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services, and assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes. Provides medical intervention support to students under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance. Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position. Diversity and Inclusion The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability. Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via *******@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: DE Values 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: Conditions of Employment This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr