Ed Support Short Term Fixed Level 1-Range 2

Alvie Primary School is a co‑educational primary school situated in the Colac Otway Shire, north‑west of Colac. The area is located in a region renowned for its dairy, potato, and onion farming. Alvie Primary School, originally named Alvie Consolidated School, opened in 1957. The school site spans 14 acres of manicured grounds, offering a wonderful canvas for children to learn. It consists of two playgrounds, two tennis courts, a football/cricket field, a soccer field, a basketball court, a 1km walking/running/riding track, extensive rose gardens, vegetable gardens, orchards, a 5‑acre developmental bush play area, relaxing courtyards, Frisbee golf and shaded grass areas. We also have a large multipurpose room, a commercial kitchen, and a dedicated music, multimedia, and French language space. At Alvie Primary School, we deeply understand that a strong partnership with parents and carers is crucial for supporting student learning, engagement, and well‑being. We share a steadfast commitment and responsibility for creating an inclusive and safe school environment, ensuring your child's safety and happiness is our top priority. Alvie Primary School's vision is to build a community where students develop high levels of social and emotional well‑being while nurturing a “Growth Mindset,” inspiring them to be creative, critical, and curious learners. As a small school, we foster a healthy, community‑minded culture and experience higher levels of well‑being. We design our learning programs with the whole child at the centre, addressing three key elements: (1) the child's social and emotional well‑being; (2) the dispositions and skills required to be a successful learner; and (3) the Victorian Curriculum. Our core values are Respect, Responsibility, and Grit. Selection Criteria 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. Role Successful applicant will be required to attend five days per week, six hours per day. An education support class position will perform tasks in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy, under supervision and direction. The role may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program. It supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic). 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. Communicates with students to support comprehension of 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 the coordination of 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 about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs. Provides medical intervention support to a student or 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 fulfill 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. Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and well‑being 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 Child Safe Standards Policy . 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 Department Values Overview . 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 HR website . #J-18808-Ljbffr