Ed Support Level 1

Location: Western Region | Ballarat

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: 1459909

**Location Profile**:
Phoenix P-12 Community College is a student-centred learning community that offers exciting and extensive pathways to facilitate 21st Century learning.

Our College is committed to creating a stimulating, caring and supportive educational environment where students have access to the resources, facilities; and programs they require to maximise learning outcomes and achieve their full potential.

We pride ourselves on the educational opportunities delivered for the students of today as we foster the development of socially respectful and responsible global citizens of tomorrow. We empower our students to strive for success and excellence in their educational, vocational and personal pathways.

Phoenix P-12 Community College is situated in the southwest of Ballarat and provides an early years to adulthood learning and wellbeing community. The College services a wide area, both urban and rural, with the school community consisting of a diverse range of families from various socio-economic backgrounds. The College operates across three Campuses, the Redan Campus where our Kindergarten and Prep-4 students are located, the Sebastopol Campus which accommodates students from Years 5 to 12 and the DOTS Campus, which provides flexible learning options for students in Years 7-10.

Through a proactive approach to learning, we ensure that emotional wellbeing is fostered within every child and that they leave the College as active, positive members of the community.

Our College provides a comprehensive and inclusive curriculum with a range of pathways which stimulates the learning interests and needs of a wide variety of students. Literacy, Numeracy and ICT are embedded within the teaching and learning framework, and our students benefit from access to wide range of VCE and VET studies that are offered to our senior students. Through careful planning and preparation, we are ready to transition to the new VCE and Vocational Reform.

At Phoenix, we place emphasis on developing optimistic, resourceful and resilient global citizens for the future. The College values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Cooperation and Excellence guide our fundamental principles of action across all areas of the school. Additionally, Phoenix P-12 Community College is a School Wide Positive Behaviour (SWPB) school. The College believes that positive relationships with staff, students, family; and the community are at the core of all school business and places emphasis on recognising and celebrating the positive contributions of students in their daily interactions. We have intentionally aligned with The Resilience Project to ensure that all members of our learning community are exposed to the pillars of Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness.

We are committed to:

- Creating a dynamic learning environment that encourages students to take responsibility for success in their own learning;
- Providing a dynamic, caring and supportive learning environment, where students, staff and parents are valued, are able to develop a positive work ethic and achieve success;
- Facilitating programs that enhance positive self-image;
- Showing leadership in the provision of a quality education;
- Encouraging students to achieve their potential in academic, sporting and extra-curricular programs;
- Enhancing opportunities for all members of the educational community to develop their individual interests and talents;
- Cooperation, responsibility and respect as the key criteria for the management of College interpersonal relationships.

We intentionally cultivate staffing environments that build academic excellence and innovation. We embrace practices that foster collective teacher efficacy and collaboration and actively support teacher growth through ongoing implementation of Professional Learning Communities.

**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 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.

**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 su