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Form of workMirripoa comes from the Wadawurrung language and means sunny plains. The school is located in Mount Duneed approximately 10 kilometres from Geelong.
In 2024, Mirripoa Primary School has an enrolment of 512 students with 23 grades. The enrolment in 2025 is expected to reach 600 as the school is located in a growth area. The school values are respect, excellence, and kindness. The school motto is Learning and Growing Together. The school vision is: Together we inspire and grow curious learners who think critically and thrive in their communities.
Our school focusses on creating opportunities for excellence for all students. Our professional and caring staff continually strive to improve student outcomes by using evidenced-based teaching strategies to inform their practice using collaborative planning and reflection. They provide individualised approaches to foster each student¿s academic and social development. We work in partnership with the school community to create a safe, friendly and inclusive environment where every child is known, valued and supported in their learning.
The school curriculum is based on the Victorian Curriculum, delivering outstanding academic achievement with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy. We use an integrated inquiry approach to curriculum planning that links curriculum content across different subjects in meaningful ways for our students. The school offers specialist programs in the performing arts, STEM, visual arts and PE.
The school comprises of an administration building, two learning community buildings, relocatables and a performing arts and physical education (PAPE) building. The contemporary learning environments include a range of learning settings that support various modes of learning and teaching. The design allows all students to reach their potential.
SC1 - Ability to implement a range of individual and small group mental health and wellbeing actitivies aimed at improving student mental health and wellbeing, including the delivery of capability building and awareness raising activities for students on key mental health and wellbeing issues affecting the school's student population.
SC2 - Demostrated ability to input into development and evaluation of processes and strategies aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing prevention, promotion and early intervention.
SC3 - Demonstrated experience in assessing, conceptualising and analysing wellbeing issues, and providing evidence-based direct counselling support to students with a range of wellbeing health needs.
SC4 - Demonstrated experience in supporting young people with complex wellbeing needs including referrals to a range of specialist services as appropriate.
SC5 - Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people.
SC6 - Clear understanding of legislative requirements regarding privacy of health information.
Nil school holiday attendance requirement for this position.
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.
- Manage the delivery of wellbeing support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients.
- Ensure all external providers deliver the required service.
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
Please ensure that your application includes:
- A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
- A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
- Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
- 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
