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Form of workLara Lake Primary School is located 15 km north of Geelong and 60 km south-west of Melbourne. The school is in a growing area and has an enrolment of 800 students in 2024.
The School Vision is `Creating a world class education where every child is literate, numerate, curious and caring.' The School Values are `Respect, Responsibility and Excellence'. Students, staff and the community uphold these values to make Lara Lake a great school. The school is constantly striving to improve, placing the needs of the students at the forefront.
Facilities are modern and bright, and buildings and features provide a safe and attractive learning environment which will continue to be of the highest standard. Significant capital works to add new buildings and refurbish others were recently completed. There is a synthetic all-weather oval and a gymnasium which includes a music room, a canteen and a full-size basketball court. The school runs an iPad program for all students in P-6 with access to shared school devices.
The school is proud of the staff mentoring program which has been established to ensure the school tone and robust culture is maintained during periods of change. Teachers operate in Professional Learning Communities where a culture of learning and improvement flourish. All teachers are viewed as learners and have equal responsibility for all students' learning.
The 2024 staff profile comprises 82 staff members, including a Principal, Business Manager, 2 Assistant Principals, 1 Leading Techer, 3 Learning Specialists, 45 Classroom and Specialist Teachers, 4 Administration staff, a school nurse, and 20 Educational Support staff. There are 36 classrooms.
The school has a strong reputation for quality curriculum programs and all staff have a deep understanding of the Victorian Curriculum. Classroom programs are offered alongside a comprehensive specialist program consisting of Visual Arts, Performing Arts/Music, STEM and Physical Education. There is a whole school focus on social/emotional learning through the implementation of `Play is The Way', a pro social program. This allows students to develop the necessary skills to problem solve, work independently, develop empathy and understand themselves and others. Lara Lake aims to develop outstanding citizens.
All employees are obliged to keep up to date with the requirements of mandatory reporting, become familiar with the relevant Child Safe policies, and uphold the professional characteristics of adults working with children (e.g. WWCC, VIT).
Applicants should submit a covering letter, CV, response to key selection criteria and the contact details of three referees.
If you require further information please email the principal Zane Moylan at ***********@education.vic.gov.au
For further information about the school, please visit: www.laralake.vic.edu.au
SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in the use of Cases21 to complete accounts receivable and payable processes.
SC2 Demonstrated experience and skills in the use of Compass and AIMS to support the roll of Accounts Payable/receivable.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to support the administration team with first aid and reception assistance as required in a busy school office environment.
SC4 Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.
Attendance for this role is 4 or 5 days a week (30 - 38 hours negotiable).
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.
- Finance position with main responsibilities being Accounts Payable and receivable, bank reconciliation, EOM using Cases 21
- CompassPay receipting
- Support office administration with phone and counter enquiries, first aid and other duties as directed.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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 *******@education.vic.gov.au
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
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
- 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
This vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.
