School Office Administration

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 25/11/2024

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: 1447242

**Location Profile**:
Fawkner Primary School opened in 1988 at Lorne Street as a result of a merger between Fawkner and Fawkner East Primary Schools, 12 km. north of the CBD. We are the local school for families living between Major Road, Fawkner North and Bakers Road, North Coburg. Our current enrolment figure is 256. Our school has a very high multi-cultural clientele, with Urdu being our most prominent home language. We have a high proportion of families from Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and many other countries.

Our school is highly respected within the community due to our emphasis on developing great relationships between the staff, the community and particularly the students. Our decision-making is always based on whatever is best for our students, and our programs and procedures reflect this.

We believe that education is best achieved by having happy students who are challenged, eager to improve and willing to become involved in the learning process. We believe it is vital that we help the students learn critical thinking and problem solving skills to maximise their engagement.

There is a great atmosphere in the school and a great working environment exists throughout the whole community. Our families and students appreciate that we offer a calm, quiet working environment where all students are highly respected, engaged and challenged.

We have four learning centres, a new building housing 6 classrooms & new student toilets, the BER building, two double portables and a small original building. Administration is located in a second new building which was finished in 2023.

We have over two hectares of grounds which provide the students with a pleasant and safe environment. The grounds offer a variety of both active and passive play options.

We operate intensive language and numeracy programs that cater for all students, with all needs and interests. We utilise Little Learners Love Literacy, Soundwaves and other programs to ensure our students have access to modern curriculum and pedagogical methods.

Our Specialist programs are: STEM, Italian, Phys. Ed. and The Arts. We run a swimming program, school-based sports programs and many other activities that ensure students have a variety of experiences.

We have extensive Personal Development programs including involvement in programs such as Buddies, Cyber Bullying prevention, Respectful Relationships and other department initiatives. Our community is extremely supportive and greatly appreciative of the positive learning environment and community awareness that we have developed and maintain.

A high importance is placed on preparing our students for life in the 21st century, and being prepared to live in the technological world of today and tomorrow. We encourage immersion in an ICT rich curriculum, and provide activities including STEM challenges, coding and robotics.

We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated staff to join our great school.

**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**:
No Attendance during school holidays.

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:

- Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will