State Government Of Victoria, Australia | Koorie Educator/Education Support - Nurtja Program

Job posted: 02/12/2024
Location: North East Region | Shepparton
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1456154
Closes: 15/12/2024
Location Profile Our way of doing things at GSSC
The saying goes at Greater Shepparton Secondary College (GSSC) that we are Greater Together !
That is our families, staff and community all working together to support our young people, and our students leaning on these support networks to achieve their best.

Although we are a big school able to cater for more than 2,200 students, we have been able to retain a small school atmosphere through our House and Neighbourhood structure.
Through this model, our students are able to feel a sense of Greater Belonging by having a house to call home.
This provides students an opportunity to build relationships with key neighbourhood staff, as well as with their peers through our Vertical Home Groups.

Building relationships and nurturing a student-centred culture is at the forefront of everything that we do here at GSSC.
Our College and House Captains and specialist First Nations, Multicultural, Values, Environmental and Music Student Leaders provide invaluable student voice and input and role model our college values and ethos at various events and activities, both in the school and in the community.

Our award-winning Careers Team provide the supports our students need to set Greater Expectations for themselves and to aspire for excellence.
While we ask our students to set high expectations of themselves and each other, we also recognise that achieving your personal best is just that, personal!
This is why our careers pathway mentoring and counselling is targeted to each individual student and our curriculum is tailored at each year level.

In addition to this, our Wellbeing Team here at GSSC is focused on providing Greater Care to our students through a range of services and initiatives including our Doctors in School program, paediatric clinic, Program for Students with a Disability, Secondary School Nurses and Mental Health Practitioners.
GSSC Wellbeing Officers are also based in each neighbourhood to support students on a day-to-day basis.

This team around the learner is further strengthened by our Ngarri Ngarri team, made up of six staff and a Team Leader who work across neighbourhoods to support First Nations students and their families.
Our Multicultural Liaison Officers (MLO) provide this same support for our Culturally and Linguistically Diverse families and speak a range of languages including Arabic, Dari, Persian, Hazaragi, Swahili, Kirundi and Samoan.
Both teams work in and outside of the classroom to promote active student participation, positive family engagement, a proactive home/school partnership, culturally safe learning environment and inclusive curriculum and teaching and learning practices.

Our Wellbeing and Inclusion Hub also includes a range of external allied health and education agencies working in school to support students.

Greater Shepparton Secondary College (GSSC) is among the most contemporary secondary schools in the country, featuring award-winning school design and cutting-edge facilities.

A double gymnasium, theatrette, green room and roof-top gardens are among features found in few secondary schools.
GSSC's Enterprise and Innovation Centre for the arts, media, science and technology provides students with the subject choice and education pathways only a big school can deliver.

Selection Criteria SC1 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents school staff and external parties
SC2 A willingness to be fully involved in the school community and the ability to develop and initiate programs to support Koorie students.
SC3 Ability to liaise with students, families and key stakeholders and develop strong working relationships.
SC4 Work with key staff in the development of cultural specific programs and activities
Role Curriculum Development and Implementation :
Collaborate with teachers to integrate culturally responsive and relevant content into all subjects, ensuring the curriculum reflects and respects First Nations perspectives.
Promote the use of resources that support Nurtja students in engaging with the curriculum.
Work closely with Nurtja staff to adapt content to the learning needs of students.
Pedagogical Support :
Support staff in the use of best practices for engaging students at Nurtja.
Support improved teaching strategies and assessment methods that are culturally responsive.
Assist in the development of individualised education plans (IEPs) for Nurtja students to cater to individual learning styles and strengths.
Data Monitoring and Reporting :
Monitor student academic progress through regular data analysis, identifying areas for intervention and additional support.
Contribute to reports that detail academic improvement and areas that need further focus.
Communicate with families regarding classroom behaviours and attendance when necessary.
Case Management Support :
Attend case management meetings (where required) with a focus on discussing academic progress and support strategies.
Student Advocacy and Mentorship :
Act as academic mentors (subject choices, study habits, pathways) for Nurtja students.
Support students in setting and achieving goals for IEPs.
Refer students to GSSC Wellbeing when needed.
Measurable Outcomes: To ensure the Koorie Educator/Education Support (Nurtja) role impacts academic improvement, measurable outcomes can be defined, but not limited to:
Increased Engagement : class attendance, participation, homework completion rates.
Academic Performance : monitor academic progress with a focus on term-by-term improvement.
Curriculum Adaptations : Regularly assess how well First Nations perspectives are integrated into classroom content and lesson plans and share with Domain leaders.
Professional Development: To ensure that the Koorie Educator/Education Support (Nurtja) is equipped to deliver on these responsibilities, the College will provide professional development in:
Culturally responsive pedagogy.
Education support.
Curriculum design and implementation.
Data analysis and academic monitoring.
Collaboration and Support:
Work closely with school leadership, Domain Leaders, and external experts to ensure that the successful applicant has the resources and guidance needed to succeed.
Establish and use regular communication with ES and classroom teachers to ensure the consistent application of support strategies.
Meetings:
· Attend Nurtja Team meetings (weekly).

· Attend 1:1 meeting with Koorie Team Leader (fortnightly).

· Attend other meetings (as required).

Responsibilities The Koorie Educator/Education Support role will work within operational guidelines for Koorie Educators and Education Support staff and provide cultural support for students at Greater Shepparton Secondary College, contributing to their educational outcomes.

This 48/52 position requires attendance from 8.40am to 3.30pm (4:30pm twice per week).
This position does not require attendance during the school holidays.

· Contribute to a positive culture of belonging, care, high expectations and learning within their team and the College.

· Provide support to the Assistant Principal (Nurtja) and the Koorie Education Team Leader.

· Proactively build a positive working relationship with all other ES and teaching staff.

· Attend and actively contribute to relevant meetings and events.

· Support and encourage staff to share ideas, strategies and resources.

EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants 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.
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.

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.

This position is Education Support 1, Range 3 (Step 1).

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 Who May Apply Who May Apply: This role is an identified position and is available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only.
Confirmation of the Indigenous status of applicants may be requested.
The Department of Education is committed to taking positive action to eliminate discrimination to the greatest possible extent.
It recognises that discrimination can cause social and economic disadvantage, and the achievement of substantive equality may require the taking of special measures.
To this end, the Department of Education considers these positions to be a special measure for the purposes of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.

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