Ed Support Level 1-range 3

Location: North West Region | Bendigo

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1458848

**Selection Criteria**:
SC1 Demonstrated or capacity to deliver workplace programs within a school environment and relevant knowledge of post school options and institutions.

SC2 Demonstrated knowledge and experience in planning and implementing programs for learners with disabilities and diverse needs.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to develop professional knowledge and experience to deliver required services including case management and course/careers counselling.

SC4 Demonstrated knowledge of Work experience programs and knowledge VET and SBAT programs, including knowledge of applied learning practices.

SC5 Demonstrated high level communication skills with a range of stakeholders including students, parents, teachers, support staff, work experience placements, tertiary providers, and other relevant agencies and organisations.

SC6 Demonstrated organisational and time management skills in a work environment where day to day priorities and tasks may vary considerably.

**Role**:
[Attendance requirement for this position]

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 mínimal 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 employee¿s 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**:

- Advise the whole school community on best practices in Structured Workplace Learning and matters related to Careers & Pathways

Demonstrate initiative in developing and promoting new programs, operating standards and practice to enhance the career education at BFLO
- Provide professional counselling services to students and record all interviews in an electronic database.
- Undertake Career Action Plan's interviews with Year 9 - 12 students, including students at risk and students looking to exit, providing expertise and advice for students regarding careers, courses and pathways.
- Run careers-based sessions 1:1 and in small groupds
- Collaborate and liaise with the team regularly to improve the work-readiness of students.
- Coordinate and assist students with work placement opportunities
- Manage and coordinate regular meetings with the teaching staff
- Develop links with agencies to organize mock interviews.
- Target students for industry-based excursions, programs and guest speakers.
- Ensure knowledge and expertise are kept updated regarding career trends, workforce changes and job opportunities to assist students in gaining employment.
- Work collaboratively with parents, Wellbeing, Administration, Leadership teams and external organizations to support students transitioning to further education, training, or employment.
- Work with, assist and participate actively in various Career events.
- Develop strong relationships with community or