Defence School Mentor

Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Hume - Wodonga

Reference:

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.

The Defence School Mentor Program provides support to children of Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families, particularly during their transition into and out of a school on posting or during parental absences due to deployment, exercises or courses. Defence School Mentors are funded by the Department of Defence through the Defence Community Organisation and are employed as a member of the school staff by respective schools or education systems within each State or Territory.

A Defence School Mentor provides assistance to ADF children and families.

This may include:

¿ Assisting ADF parents and children to become familiar with the school and its facilities

¿ Co-ordinating appropriate welcoming and farewelling activities for ADF children involving the school community

¿ Supporting children at school during times of parental absence from home for service requirements

¿ Monitoring ADF children's personal issues such as friendship, peer groups and clssromm difficulties

¿ Contributing items of interest to the school newsletter

¿ Providing opportunities for ADF families to meet other ADF families within the school community

¿ Maintaining contact with ADF families who are enrolled in the school The Defence School Mentor is not a teacher nor is it intended that the Defence School Mentor work with one child on a long term basis.

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

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.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via

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:

Baranduda Primary is a "neighbourhood school" in a tight-knit community, drawing students from the Baranduda residential area and the broader surrounding district adjacent to the city of Wodonga. The school is set within a secure, developing population and is strongly supported by its community who share the goal of accessing high quality education for their children. Locally, families have alternative non-government schools that directly compete for the enrolments of young people within our community. Baranduda is a satellite suburb of Wodonga (located approximately 10kms from the CBD), consequently a group of students travel from the town of Wodonga to attend our school, presenting with a more diversified background to the immediate local community. The majority of our families have English as their first language and are mainly employed in professional and semi professional positions in Albury/Wodonga, with a significant number (approximately 10%) being members of the Defence Forces. Baranduda Primary identifies its purpose as striving to deliver innovative and personalised learning in a supportive and safe environment, which is inclusive of all community members. The school operates 8 multi-age classes that are committed to student progress in literacy and numeracy within an engaging learning environment that is focused on delivering a curriculum based on student interests, problem solving and creativity. Classes operate in three Learning Teams, each working to meet the specific learning needs of students at stages across our school. We have approximately 22 staff of which is made up of teaching staff, administration support staff and student support staff. We do have a small number of staff who recognises as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. Specialist programs in Science, Physical Education, Visual Arts and Auslan as a Language Other Than English, enhancing the diversity of quality learning experiences. All members of staff work as a professional team in the provision of student centred educational services. The school actively seeks to develop the professional capacity of its staff and the quality of its curriculum, while fostering relationships and team work both within the school and beyond. The school¿s motto is Being Our Best which is shown through our values of Learning, Responsibility and Respect, which are now embedded within our positive and inclusive school culture. Along with a strong academic focus, our learning environment promotes the social and emotional growth of every child.

Applications close Tuesday 9 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

28 August 2025