Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Location Profile

Murrum Primary School is a new government school opening in 2026, located on wurundjeri country at 90 Elpis Rd, Weir Views, 3338. Murrum is the indigenous wurundjeri word for 'joeys'.

The establishment of this new school in the Melton community will support the increasing enrolment demand from a growing local population. Our location is unique in that the suburb has been developing over several years prior to the school opening, and is relatively close to the bustling CBD of Melton and therefore provides easy access to local community services.

Murrum Primary School will open with places for up to 715 students with enrolments open from Foundation to Year 6. Murrum PS is a Supported Inclusion School providing up to 65 place for students with a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability within the total enrolment. This provides a unique opportunity to open another local school in the Melton community that provides high-quality education for local students, strengthening the already established education provision in this growth area.

When open for Term 1, 2026, the school will include:

- An administration and library building with spaces for art, science and food technology

- 3 learning neighbourhoods (including a 2-storey neighbourhood)

- Hard courts and a sports field

- A gymnasium/performing arts/community hub building.

Murrum Primary School will be co-located with an Early Learning Centre that will provide long day and Three-and Four-Year Old Kindergarten programs, supporting families with care needs and a smoother transition to primary school.

The Victorian Government-owned centre will be run by Early Learning Victoria and will provide another unique opportunity of building a professional relationship that strengthens the learning of all students.

At Murrum Primary School we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and progressive school community. Our staff are our most valuable resource and we will provide support & recognition accordingly. Our Administration, Learning, Wellbeing and Principal Class teams will be visible and working together with staff to support the best outcomes for students.

We will open as a government Supported Inclusion School with specific places for students with an Intellectual Disability diagnosis, this unique opportunity will create a community of learners with a collective approach and commitment to building exemplary practice and pride in growth and achievement for all. Our staff will demonstrate strong values in offering Safe, Calm and Dignified educational environment.

Our staff with show care, act with integrity through honesty, celebrate achievement, encourage motivation and build persistence for all students and each other. You are a MPS CHAMPion

Important information to all applicants:

- Applications should be submitted as PDF with your cover letter / CV and KSC responses contained in the one document.

- Please ensure you include the details of 3 referees within your application, including phone number and email address for contact prior to shortlisting.

Education Support (Behaviour) – Founding Team Opportunity

Murrum Primary School is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Education Support (Behaviour) staff member to join our founding team.

As a Special Inclusion School, this role will be central in supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs to engage positively in their learning and school community.

Key responsibilities include implementing proactive behaviour supports, assisting with individual student regulation and engagement plans, and working collaboratively with teachers, allied health professionals, and families to create safe, calm, and dignified learning environments.

Experience working with students with additional needs and knowledge of School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) or similar inclusive behaviour frameworks will be highly regarded.

To learn more about our school’s culture, philosophy, and inclusive approach, please contact Assistant Principal Allison Chircop at Allison.chircop@education.vic.gov.au or via the school mobile on 0469 825 767 (available during term time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm).

Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria ES Complex Behaviour Support Please address the Selection Criteria in no more than 4-5 pages

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. Demonstrated capacity to provide a calm, safe and dignified learning environment for students with complex behaviour and learning needs.

Role

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.

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 individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).

A role at this range may include:

- Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.

- Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.

- Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.

- Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

Complex Behaviour Support: Role Description 2026

Murrum is committed to engaging students with their learning through the establishment of a Wellbeing team.

The ES Support team will work under the direction of the Principal, Assistant Principals, SWPBS Learning Specialist and the Mental Healthand Wellbeing Leader to create a positive climate for learning focusing on the following:

- student wellbeing

- staff capacity building

- managing complex behaviours

- assessing complex behaviours and implementing evidence-based interventions to promote positive behaviour change

Skills and Capabilities

To be successful in this role, the employee needs to have the following skills and capabilities:

- Demonstrated successful experience working with students with complex behaviours.

- Evidence of well-developed oral and written communication skills with an ability to use these to engage with stakeholders including students, teachers, school leaders, carers and families, and specialist services to influence change and manage complex issues.

- A willingness to learn new techniques and approaches.

- Demonstrated capacity to use evidence-based practices to assess, plan, and implement behaviour support plans and strategies tailored to the unique needs of each individual student.

Dimensions of work include:

- Perform and/or supervise tasks that are carried out in accordance with SWPBS guidelines, accepted DET practice and school policy. This may include the supervision and coordination of other education support staff within the work area or educational program.

- Supervision and coordination to ensure routine tasks are performed to required standards.

- Specialised support and accountability to achieve the goals of our AIP related specifically to creating a positive climate for learning for students and staff.

- Provide support to teachers, education support staff and students that promotes positive engagement and enhances wellbeing.

- Assisting staff with data collection, identification of behaviours of concern, development of strategies and behaviour support plans, implementation and review.

- As part of a team undertake the role of Team Teach Trainer to deliver relevant and up to date training to staff at Murrum as required, under the direction of the SWPBS Learning Specialist, Assistant Principals and Principal.

- Supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher, may be necessary.

- Support students with specific social and emotional needs to engage with school.

- As required, contribute to the development of high-quality programs that promote wellbeing and engagement throughout the school.

- Facilitate intensive support for students with specific social, emotional and educational needs through school-based interventions and case management as required.

- Assess, plan and intervene in wellbeing programs for students with specific social, emotional, and educational needs who are at risk of disengaging from school.

- Advise the SWPBS LS and Principal Class of any critical incidents impacting upon a student’s wellbeing in a timely manner.

- Adhere to all relevant policies as set by Murrum PS

- If required, attend relevant student support group meetings.

- Work as a member of the Complex Behaviour Support Team, adhering to the agreed protocols.

- Attend Complex Behaviour Support meetings and further professional learning as required.

Classroom Responsibilities may include:

- Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines

- Supports communication between teachers and parents

- Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities

- Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting

- Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information

- Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure

- Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting

- Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co-ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs

- Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance

- Supporting students with high-level personal care and/or complex medical needs.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) viamarrung@education.vic.gov.au.

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.

Child Safe Standards

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

DE Values

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

Other Information

- 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

Conditions of Employment

This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks notice.

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