2025 T2 - T4 German Language Assistant Mullauna Secondary College & Rangeview Primary School

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 22/04/2025 - 19/12/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1461042

**Selection Criteria**:
**German Language Proficiency**

Native or near-native fluency in spoken and written German, with the ability to model accurate pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.

**Knowledge of Cultural Context**

Strong understanding of German culture, customs, and contemporary issues, with the ability to integrate these into learning activities.

**Education Support and Communication Skills**

Experience working with primary and secondary school students to support their language learning needs.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, motivate, and inspire students.

**Collaborative and Adaptable Approach**

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teachers and adapt to a dynamic classroom environment.

Willingness to provide individualized and group support to students with diverse learning needs.

**Organizational and Technological Skills**

Ability to organize learning materials and resources effectively.

Familiarity with educational technologies and tools to enhance language learning (e.g., multimedia tools, apps, and online platforms).

**Commitment to Professionalism and School Community**

Willingness to participate in extracurricular activities, such as cultural events, excursions, or language clubs.

Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment that aligns with the school¿s educational values.

**Role**:
The Language Assistants Program (LAP) places language assistants in Victorian government schools from Terms 2 to 4 each year to enrich their languages programs.

Each language assistant is supervised by a qualified language teacher and works across a school cluster comprising a 'base school¿ and one or two other geographically proximate schools. They are sourced from either overseas or within Australia and are fluent in the target language.

Language assistants support language teachers by sharing contemporary knowledge of their language and culture and by helping language students to develop fluency and confidence in the target language. They also promote cultural and linguistic appreciation across the broader school community.

Language assistants are employed as part-time (0.8 FTE) Education Support Staff (range 1.2.1) under the Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022 (VGSA). The placement runs over three terms, commencing on 22 April 2025 and concluding 19 December 2025.

Language assistants work 7.6 hours daily for four days per week across their school cluster according to a schedule agreed by the schools.

Language assistants must:

- hold a bachelor¿s degree (majoring in the relevant target language) and/or possess mother tongue proficiency in the relevant target language;
- have a level of English proficiency equivalent to an IELTS score of no less than 6;
- hold a valid Working with Children Check at the commencement of their role;
- be prepared to work a minimum of 7.6 hours daily for four days per week.

**Key roles and responsibilities**

Language assistants are supported by key school and departmental staff, including school principals, language assistant coordinators, language teachers, school business managers and the department.

**Language assistants**
- Provide information about current developments in the target language to inform the delivery of their schools¿ languages program
- Assist with the development of resources, including teacher professional learning
- Participate in planning and delivering languages classes and activities
- Participate in professional development activities provided by the Department such as the Model UN program.
- Specific tasks
- as set by each school.

**Responsibilities**:
**Language Support and Student Engagement**

Support teachers in the delivery of German language lessons by facilitating small-group activities, conversation practice, and individualized support.

Model accurate pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary to help students build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing German.

Encourage and inspire students through creative, interactive, and immersive activities (e.g., role-plays, games, and real-life scenarios).

**Cultural Enrichment**

Provide students with authentic insights into German culture, traditions, and contemporary life to deepen intercultural understanding.

Assist in planning and coordinating cultural activities, such as German cultural days, language competitions, film screenings, and cooking workshops.

Share personal experiences and cultural knowledge to promote global awareness and engagement.

**Curriculum and Resource Support**

Collaborate with German teachers to prepare engaging teaching materials, such as worksheets, visual aids, and multimedia resources.

Support classroom activities and assist in