Disability Inclusion Team Leader

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4

Occupation: Other

Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs

Reference:

SC1 - Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established school guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2 - Demonstrated capacity to collaborate with others in a team environment, leading and/or managing self and others to achieve key priorities within school goals.

SC3 - Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment using high level oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to lead and/or guide learning experiences relevant to team needs.

SC4 - Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to supporting students, staff and families in SSGs, intervention and a wraparound team approach in welfare and wellbeing.

SC5 - Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to managing student challenges.

SC6 - Demonstrated capacity to fulfil the Disability Inclusion initiative administration tasks to a high standard. Demonstrated passion and ability to develop strong community, staff and student relationships to support the wellbeing outcomes for students and families.

Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.

Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.

Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.

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.

• Lead the identification, planning and implementation of Tier 2 and 3 supports for students.
• Oversee the administrative requirements of support applications, specifically working with the DIFS system to apply for Disability Inclusion Profiles.
• Alongside learning specialists, provide guidance and training around inclusive adjustments and practices for teachers and education support staff.
• Liaise directly with families and service providers in establishing and maintaining supports for students.
• Lead education support staff in supporting students and teachers with implementing inclusive practices.
• Manage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients.

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:

Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is continuing to grow and expand. We are excited to offer opportunities to candidates excited to contribute to a new school, and the development of a positive school wide culture that supports the learning and wellbeing of students and staff.

We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated team leader who is committed to ongoing growth and development within a culture of collaboration and support

The successful candidate for this role will form part of our student support team and provide valuable learning and wellbeing support to ensure we deliver on our school vision of healthy, happy and curious students who have the opportunity to Build Bright Futures.

About our School:

Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College is a new school that opened in Werribee in January 2024. On opening Walcom Ngarrwa, welcomed 177 Year 7 students to the school community. Over the coming years, the school will add a new year level every year through until 2029, when we will have students from Year 7-12.

At Walcom Ngarrwa we are on a mission to provide the best education we can for our students by delivering high impact, evidence-based practices in learning and wellbeing, within a culture of high expectations for success. Healthy, happy and curious students and staff bring our vision and values to life.

Walcom Ngarrwa Secondary College builds bright futures for the young people of the local communities. Achievement, Belonging and Curiosity underpin the development of an aspirational and inclusive school community that supports each student on their learning journey to a pathway through and beyond school. We foster strong connections with community to ensure today¿s learners can thrive as generous, active and informed citizens.

In 2025 our school community was made up of 440 students in total, across Year 7 & 8. Four percent of our students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and 32 percent of students had English as an additional language. Our staff team comprised 1 Principal, 2 Assistant Principal, 3 Leading Teachers, 2 Learning Specialists, 21 Classroom Teachers, 2 Para Professionals, and 16 Education Support Staff.

In 2026 we are excited to be delivering a Year 9 program for our students.

Additional information can be found at

If you are excited about the opportunities that a new school brings, feel free to contact Principal Brad Moyle, either via phone or email to discuss the role further.

Our Facilities:

Stage 1 state of the art educational facilities are now complete and includes:

• The Red Giant - our amazing two storey Science and Technology building - with dedicated labs, materials and digital technology
• The Nexus - our Learning Neighbourhood - featuring 9 general classrooms, multiple presentation and seminar spaces and an array of quiet and small group collaborative areas.
• The Pavilion - our Community Hub that features 1 indoor basketball court, music and media spaces and a 100 seat auditorium.
• Outside - we have extensive outdoor basketball courts as well as manicured landscaping that allows for multipurpose outdoor learning experiences.

Stage 2 funding has just been announced in the latest state budget and is due for completion by the start of the 2027 school year. This will include an additional Learning Neighbourhood, Administrative Building that includes admin, library and wellbeing spaces, and school playing field.

Applications close Sunday 7 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

26 August 2025