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Form of workTruganina College places its learners at the centre of all that we do. The college caters for the educational and personal needs of each learner by providing an environment that inspires learning, promotes positive relationships, security and a sense of belonging within a culture of pride and respect.
Officially opened in 2015 Truganina College is located within the City of Wyndham on the corner of Clearwood and Brigalow Drives, Truganina, MEL 203 B3. The area is believed to be named after Truganini, a full-blooded Aboriginal Tasmanian woman who spent a short time in the area. In 2015, the first stage of Truganina College provided classrooms for years P-6, art, music, information technology, science and staff administration. In 2016, the second stage involved construction of facilities for years 7-9, additional specialist spaces and a gymnasium. The school has a strong focus on effective transition from Early Learning Centres and to Senior Secondary education.
The College provides high quality programs ensuring breadth and depth in all curriculum areas. The key intent of the learning program is to ensure excellence and equity through the effective teaching of literacy and numeracy.
Staff work collaboratively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), which support a strategic and consistent approach to assessment, curriculum planning and differentiated teaching, and learning. Student learning data and evidence is carefully monitored and used to inform best practice.
The F-9 curriculum follows the expectations and guidance of the Victorian Curriculum using the Truganina College Instructional Framework and the High Impact Teaching Strategies. The College has a culture of high expectations and a clear focus on visible learning with strong learning growth for every student.
The design of learning environments reflects the specific requirements of all disciplines and supports a diverse range of active, student centered approaches that are based around the idea of 'learning to learn', emphasising such cross-disciplinary skills as critical thinking, problem solving, communication and team work whilst using information technology to support the learning. The College has a collaborative teaching and sharing of practice, distributed leadership and the development of learning programs that are age, stage and ability appropriate.
Improved connections between spaces provide opportunities for collaboration between staff and the strategic observation of staff members in action. It also facilitates teamwork and the important work of professional learning communities.
The learning environment does allow students to make decisions about their learning. Great learning environments create these opportunities by making learners responsible for their choices and empowering them with the spaces and options that can make those choices work. Student input into decision-making does occur.
Truganina College engages in partnerships, which support the learning and wellbeing needs of students at different developmental stages and the needs of families. Partnerships involve maternal health centres, kindergartens, local schools, and tertiary providers. The school is building strong links with the community. The learning process is a joint effort between the school and the families. The language of learning is used in all interactions with the community.
When applying for a position at Truganina College, applicants need to consider the opportunities and flexibility required in growing a new school. People with a strong passion for, and interest in developing a growing school and an understanding of the commitment required are encouraged to apply. The staff work closely with the Principal and the wider school community to embed the vision and strategic direction of the school.
SC1 Demonstrated working knowledge of school budgeting; including report production, the interpretation and analysis of reports.
SC2 Demonstrated knowledge and experience in respect to financial management records systems, Department's Procurement policies and procedure, Cases21 Administration and Finance, HR policies and procedures, Compass and similar systems.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member, displaying initiative and accuracy in administration and financial functions and HR knowledge.
SC4 High level organisational skills, written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to prioritise work flows to adapt to and manage change in the workplace.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage staff to ensure the college office runs efficiently and effectively.
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
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.
Hours/days can be negotiated with successful applicant
- Manage the schools financial records.
- Perform end of month process
- Provide advice to PLC leaders and teaching staff on spending against their budgets
- Reconcile school spending against the school's budget.
- Prepare profit and loss statements for each camp and excursions in consultation with Business Manager
- Compass event approval, SAL and Compass reminder
- Knowledge of DET procurement process and policies
- Ensure all relevant financial reports are checked and any discrepancy is investigated and reported to senior management.
- Attend Finance and School Council meetings and prepare financial reports.
- Manage the Target Funding Portal, when required
- Perform and manage Accounts Receivable
- Provide a supporting role to the school administration team, Business Manager, Assistant Principals and Principal.
- Manage the photocopier/printing budget via papercut
- Print & file payroll reports & timesheets and place into folder
- Assistant to the Acting Business Manager
- Undertake other duties relevant to the field of responsibility as requested by the Principal Class Team or Business Manager
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The Department of Education and Training 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.
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx
