Reception/General Office Administration/First Aid

Greensborough College is a Year 7 to 12 co-educational School situated in the City of Banyule in the North Western Victorian Region. Our mission is "At Greensborough College we CARE". Our vision for learning is ¿Greensborough College is a community of Courageous, Aspirational and Respectful learners. We promote Equality and see potential for excellence in every student.¿ Our motto is "Strive for Excellence." Our values launched at the end of 2018, are COURAGE, ASPIRATION, RESPECT and EQUALITY.  The values underpin the school wide Positive Behaviour Support Framework.

Our programs offer a stimulating blend of academic, sporting and cultural activities that equip our young people with the essential skills and knowledge they will need to become successful members of the broader and global community.

The student profile includes 4% EAL (English as an Additional Language) students and 3% ATSI (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) students. Our equity-funded students¿ category consists of students 38% and PSD students 7%.

Greensborough College is an inclusive school that is focused on academic achievement and ensuring all students achieve their personal best. We provide a wide range of programs for all ability levels.

There is a strong emphasis on core subjects: English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities; complemented by programs in the Technologies, Arts, Music, Languages (Italian), Physical Education and Health. A wide range of VCE subjects including a strong VET program runs parallel to our VCAL program, offering students diverse future pathways. We offer a high level Athletic Development Program (ADP) which has over 120 students enrolled in a curriculum program, strength and conditioning training programs and coaching programs (Tennis, Basketball, Australian Rules Football, Soccer & Netball).

We offer a wide range of inter-school sporting and co-curricular activities including a full camps program, Musical Instrumental Program, School Production, Debating, Outdoor Education, Community Involvement, overseas cultural experiences, student leadership, student achievement celebrations, Homework Club and other interest clubs.

At Greensborough College we are committed to the Child Safe Standards.

Greensborough College Sports Precinct has been completed.  We are fortunate to have a brand new Football Oval, Soccer Pitch, practice Cricket Nets, Running Track, and a two storey Pavilion. 

The college has currently undergone building works, giving us 3 new buildings to include new state-of-the-art classrooms, Library, and Science wing.

Important information for applicants

·       Applicants MUST address the specified selection criteria.

·       Applicants name, contact details and the position number for which they are applying should be clearly displayed on the front page of any attachments.

·       Compressed files such as .zip files are not compatible with the Recruitment Online system.

·       The names and contact details including mobile phone of up to 3 referees must be provided with application.

SC1  Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2  Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3  Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4  Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5  Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

SC6  A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Dimensions of work

·    Co-ordinate, organise and determine work priorities within a work area

·    Ensure the efficient operation of a work area

·    Obtain cooperation amongst staff within the work area and supervise the performance of tasks

·    Communicate and liaise with school staff to foster cooperation

·    Support financial and budgetary processes by:

(i)  ensuring the availability of system generated financial reports;

(ii) appropriate recording of payments and receipts

·    Coordinate the preparation of routine school communication

·    Ensure confidentiality of records is maintained

·    Manipulate data/information and prepare documentation/basic reports

Specific Duties

·       Participate in general duties commensurate with the position standard within the skill level of the participant and be willing to undertake further professional development

·       Front of house reception duties, directing the school community and other visitors to the relevant areas or people

·       First point of contact for incoming phone calls and responding to enquiries

·       Participate as back up in the general offices in the absence of another staff member

·       Carry out required procedures to maintain the College keys register

·       Maintain the College phone list and liaise with the external software company to update the staff extension register when required

·       Monitor offer stationery and place orders as required

·       Student administration including receipting, family queries, payments and student attendance

·       Work with the Assistant Principal to carry out the required procedures to complete student Census

·       Carry out required procedures to enable administration of student enrolments and exits

·       Administration support to the Junior Student Engagement and Wellbeing Leader for Year 6 to Year 7 Transition

·       Compass and Cases administration to also include Parent Teacher Interviews and Parent Opinion Survey

·       Other duties that may be required by the Principal / Business Manager

FIRST AID

·       Provide Frist Aid assistance to DET standards

·       Check and replenish First Aid stock requirements

·       Document, monitor and communicate student medical conditions

·       Deliver the mandated anaphylaxis training 

·       Assess students, as required, after they have been triaged at the General Office

·       Other duties that may be required by the Principal / Business Manager

Working With Children¿s Check, Police Check and First Aid essential

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