Job Description Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1449744 Location Profile Victoria University Secondary College is a multi-campus school comprising of a Junior Campus located at Deer Park, Senior Campus with a Trade Training Centre located in Cairnlea and a Flexible Learning Option (FLO which we refer to as our iCan Centre at the Brimbank Campus in St Albans. The college has approximately 1225 students from years 7 to 12 and services the residential area of St Albans, Deer Park, Derrimut and environs in the western suburbs of Melbourne. The college caters for students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds and provides a broad range of personal, academic and practical experiences for students. The college values each student and successfully provides curriculum and other services to meet student needs. Victoria University Secondary College challenges students to create the future by aspiring to achieve, strengthening the community and respecting themselves and others. There is a strong expectation that students take themselves seriously and work hard to build on the firm foundation provided by the College. The organization of the College is based on the concept of Professional Learning Communities an approach to school improvement where groups of teachers work collaboratively at the school level to improve student outcomes. At VUSC we strive to enhance our teaching practices by sharing resources and analysing student data. Our staff also support other schools to implement effective PLC practices, as we are a PLC Link school. The College empowers members of our learning community to develop control over their own thinking and actions, develop the self-belief and confidence to persevere with learning challenges and tasks and to take initiative and act. Our focus on reflective thinking develops independent learners. Our focus on collaboration develops students who can work co-operatively towards a common goal; to share ideas and resources while respecting and recognising individual contributions. Students develop the skills to create respectful learning relationships within the school and the wider community. Victoria University Secondary College is a supportive teaching and learning environment where student needs and backgrounds are reflected in the learning and design of the school. The clear strategic intention is to maximize opportunities for all students by developing their talents and challenging them to have high aspirations, so they achieve their potential and become logical, self-aware, collaborative and inquisitive. Importantly, Victoria University Secondary College seeks to develop skills and competencies, so students are well prepared for future study and work when they finish their education. Selection Criteria SC1 - Demonstrate experience and skills in coordinating a specific education support function SC2- Demonstrate high level oral and written communications SC3 - Demonstrate your experience in and knowledge of AMEB and VCE Syllabus and repertoire SC4 - Illustrate an approach that occurs in conjunction with the college values, Aspire to achieve, Strengthen the community and Respect ourselves and others. SC5 - Demonstrate commitment to professional learning and growth for both our self and others Role No Attendance is required during school vacation periods Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs. Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management. The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations. This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management. An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher. Responsibilities RESPONSIBILITIES Plan and teach appropriate repertoire to students Plan and teach appropriate repertoire to small group ensembles Prepare and arrange sheet music when necessary Maintain instruments and ensure necessary repairs are reported Attend student concerts and college events Participate in College meetings/ IMT meetings (as decided by HOM) Assist preparation for College concerts and events Use COMPASS to set up timetables and maintain a schedule Complete interim and end-of-semester college reports Complete Individual Learning Plans (ILP¿s) as necessary Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. 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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@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: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/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: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview Other Information This is a multi campus college and travel between campuses may be required. Please submit responses to Selection Criteria with your application Current Working with Childrens Check 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. Probationary period of 3 months will apply during the first 12 months of employment 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.aspx