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Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs

Reference: 1502614

Selection Criteria

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 independently 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.

Role

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 employees position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain Science storerooms and preparation areas in a clean, safe and organised condition, ensuring materials are clearly labelled and securely stored.
- Inspect and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure it remains in good working order.
- Care for animals and plants in accordance with Department of Education and Training (DET) animal handling and ethics guidelines.
- Liaise with Science teachers to prepare materials, equipment and trolleys for practical classes, ensuring efficient allocation and availability.
- Prepare chemical solutions, trial experiments, and perform chemical and physical tests to support practical lessons.
- Maintain compliant systems for chemical storage and register, labelling and disposal, including up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and risk assessments.
- Assist with developing and trialling new practical activities, and provide advice on chemical, equipment and safety matters.
- Support Science staff during demonstrations and practical classes as required.
- Manage ordering, stock control and documentation, including requisitions, quotations, deliveries, inventories and resource cataloguing.
- Contribute to the effective organisation and maintenance of all laboratories, preparation areas and Science rooms.

Who May Apply

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

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) via mar^4@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:

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:

- 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 programmes provided.
- 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 programmes 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

Location Profile

Ngayuk College is a new co‑educational government secondary school located in the heart of Kalkallo, Victoria. Opened in 2026 with a foundation cohort of Year 7 students, the school will grow by one year level each year, eventually catering for up to 2000 students from Years 7 to 12 in 2031.

Established in response to the rapid population growth in Melbourne’s northern corridor, Ngayuk College serves as a vibrant educational hub for families across Kalkallo, Donnybrook, and surrounding communities. Situated within the North‑Western Victoria Region, the school offers an inclusive, future‑focused learning environment designed to meet the needs of today’s adolescents and nurture the leaders of tomorrow.

Positioned just 50km north of Melbourne, Kalkallo is a fast‑growing and culturally diverse community. 58% of residents speak a language other than English (LOTE) with the largest LOTE group being Punjabi. Rich in potential and united by a shared aspiration for high‑quality, local education, Ngayuk College is designed not just as a place for learning, but as a central part of the community where students, families, and educators come together to shape a better future.

The school’s state‑of‑the‑art facilities include modern learning spaces, a well‑resourced library, dedicated science and creative arts areas, outdoor learning terraces, landscaped grounds, and community‑oriented spaces, including a sports field and a future community hub. These facilities support an engaging, adaptable, and connected learning experience for all students.

Ngayuk College delivers a comprehensive curriculum in line with the Victorian Curriculum F10, inclusive of Levels A–D. The learning program is structured around the eight key learning areas: English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities (including History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship, Economics and Business), Health and Physical Education, The Arts, Technologies and Languages. Japanese will be offered as the core language, and all students will participate in a dedicated wellbeing and personal development program, MyBeing, which supports identity development, wellbeing literacy and personal agency.

Applications close Monday 10 November 2025 at 11.59pm

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