Job Description Location: Gippsland | Warragul Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1441081 Selection Criteria SC1 Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment. SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position. Cases21 experience preferred. SC4 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents and prioritise tasks accordingly SC5 Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and improvement Role Undertakes routine tasks that are usually carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established and direction is readily available. Work has little scope for deviation. Problems can usually be solved by reference to well documented procedures and instructions and clearly established practices. Deviation from established procedures will require reference to others for guidance and direction. Assistance is readily available when problems arise. An experienced employee at range 1 will exercise limited judgement within clearly defined guidelines and well established practices that relate specifically to the tasks performed. Does not carry responsibility for the work of others. More experienced employees will provide basic guidance and advice to others relating to tasks within the work area. 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 Undertake clerical and keyboard duties in support of the school administration function. Provide document preparation support. Maintain, enter and retrieve data from the schools computer system. Perform reception duties, including the screening of visitors to the school, and arrange interviews as required. Prepare straightforward correspondence according to school procedures (e.g. sending out form letters). Prepare inventories, requisitions and uncomplicated documents. Maintain and update basic written records. Obtain basic data or factual information from given sources, e.g. books, reports, manuals, catalogues, tables, forms, etc. Check for simple inaccuracies in forms and correspondence such as spelling, punctuation and spacing. Make less complex routine entries in records, e.g. stock movement; file movement, accounts, leave. Make appointments and maintain diary records. Select and use equipment in accordance with school procedures and manufacturer's instructions. Receive enrolment documentation and record data. 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 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx Successful applicants must hold a working with Children's Check prior to commencement Location Profile Rubicon Outdoor School is a specific purpose outdoor state school working with government secondary students. Rubicon comprises two campuses: Thornton Campus is located in the picturesque Rubicon Valley approximately 100 km north-east of Melbourne, on the edge of the Great Dividing Range. The Nayook Campus, located near Neerim Junction at the foot of Mt Baw Baw, is approximately 100 km east of Melbourne in a bush setting. The school has a long history of excellence in teaching and learning in the outdoors. The values of Sustainable Futures, Shaped by Challenge, Building Community, and Meaningful Experiences underpin the core work of our school. This position is located at our Nayook Campus. Rubicon provides teaching and learning programs within both residential, basecamp and journey based spaces and a history of consistent innovation and improvement in Outdoor and Learning Away practices. Students attend for approximately five days and live either; onsite as part of a residential program or with their group in the context of an expedition or basecamp program.