Reception/administration

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 23/01/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: 1450639

**Location Profile**:
Doncaster Primary School has a long and rich history, dating back to 1863. Located in the City of Manningham, it occupies the same 2.63 hectare site, but now with state-of-the-art facilities.

The schools overarching statement is:
**_ At Doncaster Primary School we aim to achieve high levels of individual growth while utilising student data to inform teaching and learning. We enjoy supportive partnerships within DPS and beyond to enhance a strong culture of engagement and wellbeing to the benefit of student learning._**

Doncaster Primary school demonstrates a strong belief in and commitment to providing a safe, secure and enriched learning environment for our students and we have a clear focus that caters for a diverse range of students at their point of need. We have high expectations of our students and staff.

The student achievement focus is to build upon current practice by refining, implementing and embedding a whole school approach to teaching and learning and curriculum development across the school. We strive for excellence in teaching and learning in all areas of the school.

The schools values, Determination, Pride and Success are at the centre of all the work within our learning community, ensuring a safe, orderly and inclusive environment for all students. The Living the Values, we explicitly articulate the expectations of our students, teachers and parents in terms of high expectations.

DPS is located on Council Street, Doncaster in the City of Manningham, situated on the Doncaster Hill between the City of Manningham Offices and Westfield Shopping Town. Significant building development completed in recent years has resulted in outstanding modernised facilities. The school has now been totally rebuilt in four stages.

The current enrolment of 550 students is representative of a wide range of cultural backgrounds. The school embraces an inclusive culture, and this culture is enhanced by the regular hosting of overseas students and enrolment of international fee-paying students. We acknowledge the original custodians of the school on which our school stands the Wurundjeri people and at every assembly, we pay respects to their people both past and present.

The school is structured in single year level classes. Specialist teaching areas include Visual Arts, Performing Arts program, Library, Cultural Studies, LOTE (Mandarin), Science and Physical Education. Programs are enhanced through the delivery of a wide range of enrichment programs including opportunities for students to develop leadership skills, tutor program and high achiever¿s programs.

The school is well positioned to enter a new and invigorating period of sustained school improvement following an outstanding review process in 2023.

Doncaster Primary School aims to provide an attractive, well-resourced environment conducive to best practice. Our staff are highly professional, committed, caring and effective. We value and work closely with our parents because together we are better.

**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**:
Hours 8.30am to 4.30pm

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: