Job Description Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / From 11/11/2024 - 10/11/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Other Reference: 1441369 Location Profile Lyndale Secondary College is a large Years 7-12 single campus educational provider with a student population of 850. Serving our local community since 1961, we are extremely proud of our leading-edge educational practice, exceptional pathway management for all students, and our strength through cultural diversity. Over 40% of the school population was born outside Australia in 47 different countries, and 64 different languages at home, providing our students with a rich experience of cultural awareness and immersion. Lyndale SC offers a comprehensive curriculum across Years 7-12 including SEAL, VCE, VCE VM, VPC and VET programs. We also have an English Language Centre that is available to support the learning and transitioning needs of refugee and international students. As part of our dedication to providing the very best outcomes for all students, we offer VCE/VM and VET, as well as English as a Second Language, Integration, Numeracy, and Literacy support programs. The College also provides a Select Entry Learning Programs (SEAL) which allow gifted and talented students to explore their academic potential in a challenging and supportive environment. Our Performing Arts program is second to none and provides our students with opportunities to participate at the very highest level. Our student's voices are heard strongly through our student voice program and the many leadership opportunities. At Lyndale we listen to our students to strengthen our college; they are our greatest asset. The College has completed a comprehensive rebuild program which has seen new state-of-the-art facilities and learning spaces created, including a STEM Centre, Technology/Arts Hub, Aviation and VR Centre, extensively resourced library, and our world-class Performing Arts Theatre. Our staff are dedicated to providing our students with the best-practice teaching and learning and are supported to be their best professionally and personally. Teachers collaborate to create engaging environments for students, including the use of team-teaching, cross-curricular approaches, community projects, and peer observation. Lyndale has a long and proud history of students achieving professional success in a wide range of careers such as in medicine, law, commerce, business, emergency services, sciences, and the sporting field. Our goals include: Learning: Strengthen teacher capacity to have measurable impact on student learning growth through data informed assessments irrespective of student(s) point of entry. Wellbeing: Strengthen a positive climate for learning through the development and implementation of a Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Framework (SWPBS) across the college. At the commencement of our new Strategic Plan, we as a community reviewed our College's Vision and Values and made the necessary adjustments so that they reflect the needs of our community. Vision: At Lyndale Secondary College we are proud of our diverse community and inspire our learners of today to be their best in readiness for the world of tomorrow. Values: At Lyndale Secondary College we celebrate diversity, excellence, and quality relationships. We are committed to developing each and every young person by providing a pathway for every aspiration by offering our young people opportunities to explore their passions in an inclusive learning environment, underpinned by our values of respect, responsibility, and resilience. Our student-centred focus engages our learners through fostering a growth mindset, where collaboration is valued, and creativity is nurtured. We empower our young people to make meaningful contributions and instil a positive sense of purpose to succeed in an ever-changing and complex world. Selection Criteria SC 1 Demonstrated experience in digital and online production including social media and website content development. SC 2 Strong written communication skills and attention to detail. SC 3 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment. SC 4 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others. Role Role The Digital Communications Officer will be responsible for managing and enhancing the school's digital presence and communication channels. This includes creating and distributing a fortnightly newsletter, maintaining the school's website, creating presentation booklets and handbooks. Management of the school's social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Alumni, and LinkedIn, ensuring consistent and engaging content while monitoring and responding to comments is also required in this role. The Digital Communications Officer may create and edit images, videos and posts for social media. Overseeing photo management on school screens, print and display photos in high-traffic areas, and assist with poster creation as requested by management or teachers will also be required. Responsibilities Digital Engagement: Project manage and engage in the day-to-day execution of digital and communication activities, ensuring they align with the College's vision and values. Develop a digital plan that aligns with the College's goals and objectives. Create and implement a social media plan optimised for each platform. Manage, store, and distribute photography and videos. Create content, including videos and photos. Design digital tiles for social media and the website. Create and update photo and video content on the school TV screens at both campuses, as well as the gym TV screen. Maintain the College's photo displays in key locations. Communication: Manage the College's website, ensuring content is updated regularly, as well as any social media sites/pages. Manage the fortnightly newsletter. Manage and create handbooks, information booklets, posters etc. Increase the College's digital alumni presence. Promote alumni events and alumni connections. Provide a range of administrative support as required by the Principal Team. 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