AddressThe Mac.Robertson Girls' High School is one of four selective entry high schools for high ability learners in Victoria, catering for 1200 young people in Years 9-12.
Situated in a central city location adjacent to the Albert Park Lake, the school offers outstanding facilities for the delivery of its programs and is attended by students from metropolitan Melbourne and beyond.
The selective nature of entry results in a broad socio-economic and cultural mix of students with a strong commitment to academic excellence. The school provides an educational experience that equips girls and gender diverse young people for tertiary study and leadership roles in a range of fields and industries, and develops interests and skills to enhance their personal lives.
The school changes the lives of young people by providing a learning community that fosters a strong sense of belonging, outstanding engagement and self regulation, and a love of challenge and enrichment.
There are two senior certificates available for students to choose from - the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB). Each year 100% of students head off to tertiary education in a course of choice.
Our school vision: Honouring diversity. Inspiring curiosity and creativity. Transforming lives. guides our direction and aspirations. While the strong, positive culture is underpinned by our four core values:
COMMUNITY
We are an inclusive community built on positive relationships and a strong sense of belonging. We value diversity and appreciate those around us for their similarities and differences. We are internationally-minded and value our place in our local and global context.
GROWTH
We seek challenges in order to grow, and are resilient in the face of adversity. We are curious, collaborative, and passionate about learning. We celebrate success and aspire to be our best selves in all aspects of life.
RESPONSIBILITY
We are agents in our own learning, and we foster leadership through action. We take responsibility for ourselves and each other, and we contribute to school life and our broader communities.
COMPASSION
We are interested in the lives and perspectives of others. We value every member of our school and wider communities. We treat people with respect and offer support to those who need it.
The school's highly successful alumnae, The Palladians, continue to be strong supporters of the school offering a range of enrichment and leadership programmes for our students.
We have an outstanding, collaborative and stable staffing profile who support a values driven culture. Staff wellbeing (alongside student wellbeing) is a priority for the school.
The Principal Team conducts tours of the school and prospective applicants are encouraged to visit. To enquire about upcoming tours, please visit our website. https://www.macrob.vic.edu.au/employment
SC1 Demonstrated ability to work independently, flexibly and constructively in a team ensuring the continuous and efficient operation of the work environment as well as working creatively and proactively to enhance work systems, practices and relationships.
SC2 Demonstrated initiative and organisational skills including the ability to determine priorities and meet deadlines using a solution focused approach.
SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems as relevant to the position, including Compass, VASS, CASES21, Edval, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
SC4 Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills with an ability to relate effectively and sensitively with teaching and support staff as well as students, parents, external providers and the wider school community.
SC 5 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
SC6 Demonstrated capacity to show initiative, contribute to a positive school culture and live by organisational values.
General
An education support class role at this range is distinguished by the introduction of:
- management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of services. At this level, an employee may direct and supervise the work of other staff members to achieve specific objectives in school administration, operations or educational programs; or
- professional student support positions where standard professional services are delivered.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or in circumstances where supervision is required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
This is the minimum range at which business manager or occupational health and safety manager functions can be performed.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a required qualification of AQF 7 level or equivalent (or in the case of Registered Nurses an equivalent qualification leading to registration).
A role at this range may include:
- Some degree of professional autonomy to determine how targets and goals are achieved within clearly established directions or framework Professional autonomy will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from a senior manager.
- Management of the expected outcomes is a key responsibility in some areas such as school administration, operations, technical, or educational programs. Senior management will be provided with 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.
- Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility in some areas, such as school administration, operations, or educational programs. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to a senior manager, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.
- Professional support positions such as registered nurses (performing the role of Registered Nurse range 3 as described in schedule 3), speech pathologists, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and social workers. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from a manager or senior practitioner where relevant.
Student/Teacher Support
- Provides instruction or coaching to students not including any duties of a teacher (e.g. instrumental music instruction, sport coaching, dance instruction)
- Provides career advisory services to students
- Undertakes VASS coordinator role in the school
- Undertakes VET co-ordination role in the school
Administration/Operations
- Distinguished from ES Level 1 Range 2 by the level of management responsibility for the work area that will have a greater impact on school administration and operations, and features supervision of other ES
- Objectives and directions are clear, but there is a greater level of autonomy in determining the approach
- Manage others to achieve the objectives of the work area
- Manage and direct the preparation of financial and budgeting documents and contribute to financial decision making
- Manages a range of functions, such as finance, human resources and other support areas that contributes significantly to the business management function within the school
- Adapt the way work is organised and modify existing practices within precedent and established methods
- With broad direction manage the delivery of administrative and/or operational services
- Implements the delivery of a particular service or function (e.g. finance, library, human resources, facilities)
- Prepares and analyses reports from School databases to support decision making
Technical
- Manages school science laboratory, library or information technology functions, including where they are the sole technician
- Manages the flow of information to staff and students to ensure appropriate awareness of technical operations and safety
- Advises school staff and students on aspects of information technology
- Conducts training and instruction to school colleagues within the technical field
- Undertakes small technical or specialist projects defined by others
- Implements non-standard technical systems or equipment to a specification
- Explains professional concepts and approaches to school stakeholders, colleagues, and staff
- Applies sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise
- Provides professional services independently within defined school procedures
- Influences operational leadership and strategic planning with respect to school service delivery
- Provides reports for school staff or stakeholders, requiring in depth factual analysis, including assessments and recommendations for consideration by others
- May undertake low, medium and high-risk tasks as identified in Departmental Risk Matrix or its successor
Assist with management of Sub-School Administration
- Help to oversee the running of assessments including setting up and supporting students with special provisions (including supervising those with separate rooms) and rescheduled SACs;
- Assistance with administrative duties associated with students studying through, CHES, Virtual School Victoria and Victorian School of Language
- General administrative duties including printing, creating Compass events, updating relevant documents in google drive
- Helping to oversee examination periods (including Middle School, Unit 1/2 VCE exams and Unit 3/4 VCE trial exams). Tasks to include: printing and distribution of exam papers, supervision and organisation of special provisions
- Helping to collate information from teachers for, CHES, tertiary applications and University Enhancement applications
- Management of Unit 1/2 and Unit 3/4 Assessment Calendar
- Liaising with families to schedule parent meetings and Student Support Group Meetings
VCE/VASS Administrator duties
- Work with the Senior School to provide support, advice and guidance to the coordinators and students on all VCAA matters regarding the VCE.
- Manage VASS database for MacRob. Ensure accurate student data and compliance with VCAA requirements;
- Set up subject / teacher data;
- Upload subject enrolment data, convert EdVal to VASS data;
- Ensure enrolment of VSL / outside language enrolments and eligibility and VET enrolments;
- Manage data collection related to SACs and SATs.
Special Exam Arrangement (SEA) provisions
- Manage SEA and derived examination score applications
- Liaise with students and parents regarding provisions SEA eligibility for students;
Administrative and organisational support of all Senior sub-school events:
- Supporting the Senior School Team with the organisation of significant events Eg. VCE / IB information evenings, formal, graduation, year 11 camp, year 12 orientation, year 12 Yearbook
- Set up and organisation of VCAA examinations - organising and liaising with supervisors, setting up exam venues, etc.
- Collecting Presentation Night award nominations
- Organisation of Guest Speakers & Special Guests
- End of year activities
- Support with the organisation of New Year 10/11 student orientation
- Administration assistance that might be required during IB/VCE orientation week
General Administration support
- Responding to general student and parent enquiries.
- Extracting data from Compass and undertaking some analysis and providing feedback to Leaders of School.
- Creating summary data for awards
- Assist with sick students or students requiring first aid.
- Administration of Past Students database including working closely with our alumni
- Support with scholarship and interview processes
- Support with attendance follow up as required including parent phone calls
Compliance
- Maintain confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Privacy Act
- Adhere to relevant DET and school policies
Other
- This is a job share position with potential for full time in the future
- Any other duties as directed by the Leader of Middle/Senior School, Business Manager, Assistant Principals or Principal.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 *** or email on: **********@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:
Child Safe Standards: Policy | education.vic.gov.au
The Department’s employees commit to upholding DE’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DE’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 DE values is available at:
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx
