Job type: Full time / From 02/12/2024 - 02/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Administration/Secretarial
Reference: 1450921
Location ProfileWork hours will be: Monday to Thursday – 8:15am to 4:30pm and Friday – 8:15am to 3:45pm (these can be negotiated) Chaffey Secondary College is a Year 7 to 10 co-educational College with a 2024 enrolment of 700 students, located in the centre of the city of Mildura. The majority of students transition to Mildura Senior College for Years 11 & 12. Students are drawn mainly from four local government primary schools in Mildura with other enrolments coming from other government and non-government schools in Victoria and southern NSW.
The college's SFO of 0.635 is indicative of the student cultural diversity which includes Indigenous and students from Tonga, Samoa and Turkey, along with an increasing population of new arrivals from Afghanistan, Iran and other Middle Eastern states.
Our college has redefined itself around our vision of High Expectations for all with a focus on:
Excellence in Teaching and LearningBuilding Authentic and Respectful RelationshipsCreating Effective Community PartnershipsThis is driven by our purpose statement which is: To grow all of our young people academically, socially and emotionally, to be proud of themselves, the school, and the community in a safe and inclusive environment.
Chaffey Secondary College is on a continuous improvement journey with a key focus on student growth in learning and establishing school wide positive behaviour systems. We are a visible learning school embracing the work of John Hattie which is informed by data to construct our instructional model.
The College's curriculum and its supports are designed to meet the specific developmental needs of students as they progress from a core Middle Years program to the Later Years program where there an increasing capacity to select electives and pathway programs, including VET, VCAL and VCE Unit 1 & 2 for some subjects. Students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in their studies, and are assessed against the Victorian Curriculum.
Chaffey Secondary College has a SEAL (Select Entry Accelerated Learning) program and is a member of the SEAL Academy as one of only 40 accredited schools in Victoria and is the exclusive provider of the program in Sunraysia.
The college provides a Flexible Learning Options (FLO) program to support students at risk. This program enables students to undertake an individualised program tailored to their educational, wellbeing and mental-health needs.
The Clontarf Football Academy was introduced in 2010 with mentoring and an engagement activity that supports Koorie boys and has been highly successful. A similar program has been established for Koorie girls, Stars Academy. Both programs aim to develop aspirations for opportunities beyond school.
RoleAn education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out 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.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must 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 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
ResponsibilitiesProvide routine clerical or other administrative support responsibilities including general telephone, front office enquiries, mail deliveries, assisting with stock control, supporting organisation of meetings, receiving and initial processing of standard paperwork.Maintain, enter and retrieve data from the schools IT systems, such as the school's records system, including computerised student, staff and school records.Maintain and update office records, enrolment data, diary records, and basic written records.Support or coordinate the preparation of standard routine internal and external communication according to school procedures (e.g. form letters, newsletters).Source basic data or factual information from given sources to support school administrative functions, e.g. books, reports, manuals, catalogues, tables, forms, etc.Coordinate the delivery of administrative services within the school.In consultation with the principal, determine and manage work priorities within the school office.Develop and implement strategies to ensure effective administration procedures.Coordinate the implementation of requisitioning, purchasing and issuing procedures.Manage client reception and office operations.Liaise with school staff in regard to support requirements.Coordinate staff timetabling.Undertakes VASS and/or VET administration support.Supports the first aid facilities and assists in delivering first aid to students.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Conditions of EmploymentAll 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.aspxThank you for your interest in this vacancy at Chaffey Secondary College.
Applicants are asked to ensure their application:
Contains Letter of introduction, resume and key selection criteria in one document.The key selection criteria should be no longer than 1.5 pages in length.Three (3) Current Referees are required. Please provide names, contact phone numbers and e-mail addresses (Most recent employer is preferred).Working with Children card - successful applicant will need to either have one or obtain one.
First Aid is a requirement of this position, but training can be provided.
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