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Form of workMurrayville Community College is a Prep to Year 12 school situated in an attractive setting in the rural township of Murrayville, close to the South Australian border in the northwest of the state. The College serves the town of Murrayville and the large surrounding area with a population of 600 along with the district of Pinnaroo in South Australia, which has a population of 1400. The College forms an important part of the social and economic life of the town. Aesthetically the school has great appeal and provides an excellent educational environment for its students. The school offers extensive choices to all students, VET, VCE and VCAL courses. Students have one to one computer access, and the school has well-appointed classrooms enhanced by interactive whiteboards and video conferencing facilities. The College is an integral part of the Mallee Education Cluster of schools where teacher development through collaboration is encouraged and supported. The grounds and recreational facilities are extensive, attractive, and well maintained. The township is fortunate to have quality affordable teacher housing.
Murrayville is located 110km west of Ouyen, 210km from Mildura, 565km from Melbourne and 276km from Adelaide, 16km inside the Victorian/South Australian border. The nearest primary school is at Pinnaroo, some 26 kilometres away in South Australia, from where there is an intake at the beginning of Year 8 each year. The current enrolment is 80 students.
The area is essentially a wheat and sheep farming region with a substantial and increasingly diversified agricultural and economic base. There is an expanding interest in tourism due to the proximity of world class national parks. Because of its unique geographic location, the College is strongly self-sufficient. The town itself is tree lined and beautiful and offers access to many services. Cooperative effort, community involvement and commitment to community well-being mean that the College is a valued resource, with facilities and expertise shared within the community.
At Murrayville the students are immersed in an environment that values communication, relationships, and personal accomplishment. The young people are offered a stimulating, connected and caring space to grow. We pride ourselves on the way we expose students to learning that interests them, is varied and flexible, providing the direction and means to create true citizens of the world.
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to lead and work as part of an office team, including the capacity for directing to work of others
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to operate specialised administrative systems including OHS practices and meet compliance obligations and requirements
SC3 Demonstrated knowledge and experience in respect to facilities, OHS and grounds maintenance, development and project management
SC4 High level organisational skills, including the ability to engage specialist personnel and prioritize workflows
SC5 High level written and verbal communications including the ability to produce high quality publications and reports
Attendance requirement for this position is three days a week from 8:30am to 4.36pm, this position has the potential to be ongoing and fulltime.
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.
- Ensure the provision of a range of administrative support functions for the Principal and teaching staff.
- Provide administrative support to external service providers as required.
- Manage the maintenance and contractors for school housing, facilities, resources and assets, including a range of DET specific programs and practices.
- Provide required level of administrative support for school events, functions and projects.
- Implement induction programs and OHS for new staff, contractors, volunteers and other workers to the school.
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
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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
