Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1449045
Location ProfileMernda Primary School No. 0488 was first established in 1853 on Plenty Road just south of Bridge Inn Road. Originally named 'Plenty State School', it was renamed to Mernda Primary School in 1913 in line with a change in suburb name. The original school building still stands today near the entry to the Woodland Waters estate.
In the early 1970's, our student enrolment numbers grew to over 100 students. The Plenty Road Site could no longer cope, especially without town water and only three toilets! The new four-classroom Mernda Primary School building was opened in Johnson's Road, Mernda in 1976. Over the years portables and other structures continued to be added in order to accommodate growing student numbers.
In 2011 Mernda Primary School moved to its current site on Everton Drive and into brand new school buildings and grounds. The new building accommodated up to 450 students and Mernda Primary also hosts a 2007-2010 Labour Government Building Education Reform (BER) building, with 4 classrooms along with modern portable classrooms to accommodate its growing population.
Today with an enrolment of almost 1000 students and a rapidly growing population in the surrounding area, our current site in Everton Drive, Mernda Villages caters for the school's every need. This state of the art facility features open learning areas, STEAM learning spaces, an inviting Library resource area, Performing Arts Centre, Gymnasium, playgrounds for all ages encouraging cooperative and creative play, a Digihub and an Environmental Area known fondly as the 'Frog Bog'.
Every child at Mernda Primary is treated as an individual and our highly trained teachers work tirelessly to provide individualised and targeted programs for all of our students.
Selection CriteriaSC1 Experience in providing support to children and young people and their families to address social and emotional needsSC2 Experience in delivering wellbeing services within a multidisciplinary teamSC3 Ability to support schools and teachers to identify and develop educational, social and emotional programs to support children and young people who are vulnerable or at riskSC4 Ability to liaise with community service organisations, government agencies, specialist programs and other allied health professionalsRoleThe roles and responsibilities of a chaplain could include but are not limited to:
Work as a member of the school's wellbeing team in the delivery of student wellbeing servicesContribute to improving student engagement and connectednessContribute to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environmentProvide care and guidance to studentsOperate within the school community and with external providersProviding support in areas such as student attendance, engagement and mental healthSupporting students and staff to create an environment which promotes the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development and wellbeing of all studentsSupporting students and staff to create an environment of cooperation and mutual respect, and promoting and understanding of diversity within the range of cultures and relevant traditionsSuch other duties as may be required from time to time. The School reserves the right to alter roles and responsibilities to suit the leadership and management requirements at that point in timeAttendance for this position is 2 days per week.
ResponsibilitiesAll 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.
Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
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.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian 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.
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights.
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