Job Description Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1450792 Selection Criteria KSC 1 ¿ Demonstrated capacity to supervise, coordinate and manage, under general direction, the College¿s Computer network and related Information Technology functions within the school. KSC 2. ¿ Demonstrated capacity to manage and supervise other ES/Trainee staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the Information Technology area. KSC 3 ¿ Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills and the qualifications and or technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position. KSC 4 ¿ Demonstrated capacity to provide high level advice and support to Principal, teachers, school community and external providers on Computer network and e-learning matters. KSC 5 ¿ Demonstrate a commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and other ES staff including the capacity to develop professional and performance plans. Role Manage a team of IT support personnel to ensure the reliable operation of the College network. Manage a high level of support to students to ensure their continued access to online learning. Manage a high level of support to teachers for the delivery of innovative ICT curriculum and learning programs in middle and senior VELs, VCE, VCAL and VET. Managing the College¿s Specialist Technician in relation to the curriculum network. Overseeing the work of the Computer Maintenance Technicians within the College. Overseeing the installation of hardware and software onto the College¿s network Ensuring new staff are familiar with the operation of the College computer system. In conjunction with the eLearning Committee, regulate and monitor the use of the computing facilities within the College. 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 employees 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 Managing the College¿s Computer Faculty. Acting as the College¿s systems analyst for Information Systems within the College. Under the auspices the ICT Committee, manage the Computer Equipment Replacement, Computer Maintenance budgets. Liaising with DE on all ICT matters e.g. laptop rollovers, on line exams and edumail Representing the College in matters relating to computers and computer education. Membership of the ICT Committee with specific responsibility for organising meetings and agenda. Keeping abreast of current trends and recommending new directions where appropriate. Coordinating the use of computing equipment outside college hours. Acting as the College's systems analyst for administrative computing. Manage the College¿s Internet Facilities The purchase, security, and maintenance of records, of all hardware/software. Advising the ICT Committee of sources of funds for equipment purchase. Coordinating the use of computing equipment outside college hours. Initiating, assisting with, and helping coordinate, professional development and training for staff in the computing area. Implementing the eLearning Policy. Liaising with various College committees on relevant ICT matters. Assisting the Assistant Principal to further develop Staff ICT skills through Professional Development programs Oversee and implement the ICT Policy and User Agreement as per DET published guidelines. 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 Location Profile Pakenham Secondary College is a Year 7-12 College located within the Cardinia Shire on Melbourne¿s South East fringe. The school now serves a large and diverse community within a designated urban growth corridor. The College is committed to providing all students with learning opportunities designed to develop socially responsible citizens and build pathways to their futures. We are committed to continuous improvement. We value growth through connection. The key values that underpin all our work at the College is based around the acronym SOAR. S ocial and personal responsibility This means everyone is accountable for their own actions and share responsibility for the development of a positive learning environment. O pportunities for all This means that all members of the school community are provided with a variety of learning opportunities to further develop themselves and participate in the decision-making process of the school. A chieving personal best This means there is an expectation that all members of the school community commit to a culture of excellence. R espect and relationships This means that the school recognises the importance of productive relationships, with all members of the school community showing respect for themselves, others and the environment. The school community has become increasingly diverse with students from a variety of ethnic and racial backgrounds creating a diverse school population. It is anticipated that student enrolment numbers will be approximately 910 in 2024. We are a great school offering outstanding opportunities to our students in the areas important to our College Community. Learning growth and pathways Sport Performing Arts Student Leadership and our Community. The curriculum across Years 7 and 8 is based around a core plus elective model. Students in Years 9 and 10 combine their core subjects with more elective choices in areas of interest to them. Year 10 students also have the opportunity to access a VET or VCE subject. Senior students are able to access the VCE (including the Vocational Major) and a variety of VET courses and School Based Apprenticeships. The school is committed to supporting students in achieving at least one qualification upon the completion of their Secondary Education. The school¿s Strategic Plan is focussed on improving student achievement, growth, engagement and well-being with the key focus areas and Key Improvement Strategies outlined below: Maximise student learning in literacy and numeracy: o Develop, implement and embed a whole-school approach to formative and summative assessment. o Build capability of staff to capture, analyse and utilise assessment and data to evaluate the impact of instructional strategies and determine the next stage of instruction for differentiated student learning. o Build teacher capability to differentiate learning tasks to meet students at point of need. Strengthen students¿ agency, engagement and connectedness to school and peers: o Strengthen opportunities for student voice, agency, and leadership o Develop teacher capability to support students to set goals and monitor own learning progress o Engage students to support the development of learning opportunities that are engaging and promote curiosity. Improve social and emotional wellbeing of all students: o Develop and implement a tiered and responsive approach to support student wellbeing and inclusion (SWPB). o Strengthen the partnership between staff, students, carers, and families to create a shared responsibility for student wellbeing The College has recently received $11.3 million in funding as part of a Capitol Works Program with works schedule to commence in 2024. Our College has also further developed its International Student Program. We view our International Students Program as a further means of adding to our already rich Cultural diversity at the College. Pakenham Secondary College strives to implement the Child Safe Standards as outlined in Ministerial Order No.870 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students at the College and promote an organisational culture that manages the risk of child abuse and neglect. The school has developed policies and procedures specifically aimed at keeping children safe.